How Ancient Astronomy Ended.
Review the state of astronomy in 1500. Then chart the revolution sparked by Copernicus's heliocentric theory of the Sun and planets. Learn how Copernicus was the last of the ancient astronomers, succeeded by the founders of modern science, including Tycho, Kepler, and Galileo.
| Format: | Video |
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| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
The Great Courses,
2017.
Kanopy Streaming, 2018. |
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| Summary: | Review the state of astronomy in 1500. Then chart the revolution sparked by Copernicus's heliocentric theory of the Sun and planets. Learn how Copernicus was the last of the ancient astronomers, succeeded by the founders of modern science, including Tycho, Kepler, and Galileo. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
| Playing Time: | 00:29:57 |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |