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Finding our Place in the Solar System: The Scientific Story of the Copernican Revolution

Embark on an intellectual journey with ‘Finding Our Place in the Solar System: The Scientific Story of the Copernican Revolution’. This captivating book from The Bookish Owl meticulously details the profound shift from Earth-centric views to understanding our planet’s orbit around the Sun. Discover the scientific disputes and groundbreaking work of brilliant minds who redefined our place in the cosmos. Explore how the Copernican Revolution, a monumental achievement in human history, illustrates the power and process of scientific discovery. Understand not just the ‘what’ but the compelling ‘why’ behind our heliocentric solar system. Perfect for anyone fascinated by astronomy, the history of science, and how we know what we know.

Description

  • ISBN-10: 1107182298
  • ISBN-13: 978-1107182295
  • Edition: Illustrated
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publication date: 28 March 2019
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 17.78 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
  • Print length: 392 pages