02139cam a22003133u 4500 58399 UtSlPG 20260610134339.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10022467 UtSlPG de iso639-1 QB Meyer, M. W. (Max Wilhelm), 1853-1910 Die Welt der Planeten Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-12-02 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Die Welt der Planeten" by Dr. M. Wilh. Meyer is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the nature of the planets within our solar system, discussing their characteristics, positions, and the scientific principles that govern their movements and interactions. With the intention of educating readers about celestial phenomena, it aims to inspire an appreciation for astronomy and a deeper understanding of the universe. At the start of this work, the author reflects on humanity's perception of the Earth and the cosmos, discussing historical views of the universe, particularly those of Ptolemy and Copernicus. Meyer highlights the revolutionary ideas introduced by these astronomers and outlines how they reshaped our understanding of Earth's place in the solar system. The opening establishes the fundamental themes of the book, such as the complexities of planetary motion, the significance of distance and size in relation to the sun, and introduces detailed methods for observing and measuring planetary characteristics, all of which set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of each planet in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Planets https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58399 99226 99226