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THE MOON THAT WASN'T
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| By: |
Helge Kragh, Kurt Moller Pedersen |
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Hardback |
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| ISBN 10: |
3764389087 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783764389086 |
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| Publisher: |
BIRKHAUSER VERLAG AG |
| Series: |
Science Networks - Historical Studies No. 37 |
| Pages: |
211 |
| Description: |
First spotted in 1645, the non-existing moon was observed more than a dozen times until late eighteenth century. Although few astronomers believed in the existence of the moon after about 1770, it continued to attract attention for another century. This book details the history of one of astronomy's many spurious objects, the satellite of Venus. |
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This book details the history of one of astronomy's many spurious objects, the satellite of Venus. First spotted in 1645, the non-existing moon was observed more than a dozen times until the late eighteenth century. Although few astronomers believed in the existence of the moon after about 1770, it continued to attract attention for at least another century. However, it has largely disappeared from the history of astronomy, and the rich historical sources have never been exploited.By telling the story of the enigmatic satellite in its proper historical context it is demonstrated that it was much more than a mere curiosity in the annals of astronomy - Frederick II of Prussia was familiar with it, and so was Bonnet, Kant and Voltaire. The satellite of Venus belongs to the same category as other fictitious celestial bodies (such as the planet Vulcan), yet it had its own life and fascinating historical trajectory. By following this trajectory, the history of planetary astronomy is addressed in a novel way. |
| Illustrations: |
33 black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
Switzerland |
| Imprint: |
Birkhauser Verlag AG |
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