The Moon that Wasn't: The Saga of Venus' Spurious Satellite (Science Networks. Historical Studies) Hardcover - 2008 - 2008th Edition
by KRAGH, HELGE
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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.
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- Title The Moon that Wasn't: The Saga of Venus' Spurious Satellite (Science Networks. Historical Studies)
- Author KRAGH, HELGE
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 2008th
- Edition 2008
- Pages 199
- Language ENG
- Publisher Birkh�user
- Date 2008
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9783764389086
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 17th Century
- Chronological Period: 18th Century
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