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Philosophy 167: Class 3 - Part 12 - Astronomia Nova, Part 4: the Diametral Distance Rule, and Settling on the Ellipse.
Smith, George E. (George Edwin), 1938-
2014-09-16
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Synopsis: Shows how Kepler derived the elliptical shape of orbits.
Opening line: "Okay, then he notices something that really strikes him and I'll just read it. The breadth of the lunule of Chapter 46 above."
Duration: 11:49 minutes.
Segment: Class 3, Part 12.
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Celestial mechanics.
Philosophy and science.
Kepler's laws.
Astronomy--History.
Astronomy--Philosophy.
Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630. Astronomia Nova.
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Internet videos.
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