Philosophy 167: Class 3 - Part 7 - Astronomia Nova, Part 2: the Vicarious Hypothesis, and Mars' Heliocentric Longitudes.

Smith, George E. (George Edwin), 1938-

2014-09-16

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  • Synopsis: Shows how Kepler analyzed the orbit of Mars. Follows Kepler's reasoning which removes the Ptolemaic concept of the equant.

    Opening line: "Part 2. He now decides to take a first shot at the Mars orbit."

    Duration: 10:52 minutes.

    Segment: Class 3, Part 7.
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