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100 1 _aSomerville, Mary,
_d1780-1872
245 1 2 _aA Preliminary Dissertation on the Mechanisms of the Heavens
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-02-12
508 _aLaura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
520 _a"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 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Carey & Lea, 1832
653 _aCelestial mechanics
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/012309532
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67386
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