A Preliminary Dissertation on the Mechanisms of the Heavens (Registro nro. 108208)
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
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| Classification number | QB |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Somerville, Mary, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1780-1872 |
| 245 12 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | A Preliminary Dissertation on the Mechanisms of the Heavens |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2022 |
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| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
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| Content type term | text |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2022-02-12 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "A Preliminary Dissertation on the Mechanism of the Heavens" by Mary Somerville is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The text explores the principles of physical astronomy, examining the laws governing celestial motions and the forces that maintain the stability of the solar system. It serves to illuminate the remarkable achievements of astronomers throughout history while encouraging a deep contemplation of the universe's mechanisms. At the start of the dissertation, Somerville lays the groundwork for her investigation into physical astronomy, emphasizing the importance of experiential knowledge and the comparative analysis of phenomena both on Earth and in the cosmos. She initially discusses the foundational work of Newton and the laws of motion that link terrestrial observations to celestial dynamics. Somerville articulates the significance of gravity and attraction in maintaining the orbits of bodies in space, while also advocating for a comprehensive understanding of the mathematical principles that underpin these astronomical phenomena. This opening sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the evolving complexities of celestial mechanics and the enduring pursuit of truth through scientific exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 534 ## - ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE | |
| Introductory phrase | Originally published: |
| Publication, distribution, etc. of original | United States: Carey & Lea, 1832 |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Celestial mechanics |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/012309532">https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/012309532</a> |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67386">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67386</a> |
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