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The Scientific World of Copernicus: On the Occasion of the 500th Anniversary of his Birth 1473-1973
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Hardcover. Editor(s): Biekowska, B. Num Pages: 143 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380. On the Occasion of the 500th Anniversary of His Birth 1473-1973. 156 pages, 3 black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Biekowska, B. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: RBGG. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 16. Weight: 380.
On February 19, 1973, five centuries have elapsed since the birth of Nicolaus Coperni cus - the greatest astronomer of the Renaissance period - who rediscovered for us the heliocentric model of the solar system, and documented it by his life's work in such a manner as to make its concept a permanent property of mankind. The life of Copernicus, extending from 19 February 1473 to his death on 24 May 1543, was not too rich in adventures or biographical facts. Born in Toruti from a family of Polish burghers, he received his first university training in Cracow between 1491-1494. ... Read more
On February 19, 1973, five centuries have elapsed since the birth of Nicolaus Coperni cus - the greatest astronomer of the Renaissance period - who rediscovered for us the heliocentric model of the solar system, and documented it by his life's work in such a manner as to make its concept a permanent property of mankind. The life of Copernicus, extending from 19 February 1473 to his death on 24 May 1543, was not too rich in adventures or biographical facts. Born in Toruti from a family of Polish burghers, he received his first university training in Cracow between 1491-1494. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1973
Publisher
Springer
Number of pages
156
Condition
New
Number of Pages
143
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789027703538
SKU
V9789027703538
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