Die Welt der Planeten

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meyer, M. W. (Max Wilhelm), 1853-1910.

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-12-02