Astronomical Paradigms: From Geometrical to Dynamical
A historical overview of astronomy's shift from geometric to dynamic perspectives, exploring key thinkers, theories, and debates.
History of Astronomy
Estimating Celestial Scales: Ancient Astronomers' Methods
Ancient astronomers' attempts to measure celestial bodies demonstrate both the limitations and potential of their methods, influencing subsequent scientific progress.
Aristarchus' Cosmic Vision: A Study of Ancient Astronomy
Exploring the groundbreaking heliocentric model proposed by Aristarchus of Samos, its significance in ancient astronomy, and its lasting impact on modern scientific understanding.
The Harmony of the Spheres: A Study on the Quest for Order and Beauty in Astronomy
Exploring the history of philosophical ideas on astronomy, from ancient Greece to the 17th century, focusing on key figures, schools, and texts that developed concepts like mathematical beauty, heliocentrism, and Platonic Forms.