LEADER 04818nam 22006975 450 001 9910744501603321 005 20230907194157.0 010 $a3-031-30944-8 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-30944-1 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC30736099 035 $a(CKB)28162969600041 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL30736099 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-30944-1 035 $a(PPN)272735493 035 $a(EXLCZ)9928162969600041 100 $a20230907d2023 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aImago Cosmi $eThe Vision of the Cosmos and the History of Astronomical Machines /$fby Daniele L. R. Marini 205 $a1st ed. 2023. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Springer,$d2023. 215 $a1 online resource (508 pages) 225 1 $aAstronomers' Universe,$x2197-6651 311 $a9783031309434 327 $aChapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Mathematics and Astronomy from Origin to Eighteenth Century -- Chapter 3 Ancient Visions of The Cosmos: Orienting, Classifying and Modeling -- Chapter 4 A Lucky Astral Conjunction -- Chapter 5 The New Vision of The Cosmos -- Chapter 6 The Instruments -- Chapter 7 The First Astronomical Machine: Antikythera -- Chapter 8 Astronomical Machines and Clocks from The Arab Times to The Renaissance -- Chapter 9 Towards Planetary Machines -- Chapter 10 Orreries and Astronomical Clocks -- Chapter 11 France and Switzerland -- Chapter 12 Blossoming in Germany and Austria: The Priestermechaniker -- Chapter 13 Chinese Philosophical and Mathematical Thought -- Chapter 14 Chinese Astronomy and Astronomical Machines -- Chapter 15 Design of a Simple Planetary Machine -- Chapter 16 Conclusion -- A. Appendix -- B. Appendix -- References -- Index. 330 $aThis book takes the reader on an exploration of the Cosmos, from Mesopotamia and Egypt to China; it unveils the fascinating development of astronomy and mathematics. After an overview of the origins of these subjects, highlighting the contributions of Greek astronomers, the Arab culture, and Copernicus' solar system model, the book delves into the revolutionary work of Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei, and Isaac Newton, leading to a comprehensive understanding of the solar system. Special attention is given to the instruments used by ancient astronomers, including the most important astronomical clocks and planetary machines. In light of this, the author examines Kepler's almost unknown design of a planetary machine and offers an interpretation using virtual reality techniques. The book also highlights the Chinese view of the Cosmos and the evolution of its astronomy and astronomical machines, offering readers a unique perspective and insight into the relationship between astronomy and technology in different cultures. Finally, the author provides a practical approach to understanding the construction and mechanics of astronomical machines, exploring the process of designing and manufacturing a Tellurium. The reading is enriched with short videos of the Tellurium, along with a translation of the description of the planetary machine by Christian Huygens. In addition, it provides a unique glimpse into the religious influences on astronomical studies during the mid-1700s through the translation of Johann Albrecht Bengel's book Cyclus. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology. It appeals to astronomers, mathematicians, physicists, and historians of science and technology alike, providing fascinating descriptions and insightful analysis of the vision of the Cosmos from its earliest conceptions to the present day. 410 0$aAstronomers' Universe,$x2197-6651 606 $aPhysics$xHistory 606 $aScience$xHistory 606 $aTechnology 606 $aHistory 606 $aAstronomy$xObservations 606 $aCosmology 606 $aHistory of Physics and Astronomy 606 $aHistory of Science 606 $aHistory of Technology 606 $aAstronomy, Observations and Techniques 606 $aCosmology 615 0$aPhysics$xHistory. 615 0$aScience$xHistory. 615 0$aTechnology. 615 0$aHistory. 615 0$aAstronomy$xObservations. 615 0$aCosmology. 615 14$aHistory of Physics and Astronomy. 615 24$aHistory of Science. 615 24$aHistory of Technology. 615 24$aAstronomy, Observations and Techniques. 615 24$aCosmology. 676 $a509 700 $aMarini$b Daniele L. R$01433160 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910744501603321 996 $aImago Cosmi$93578561 997 $aUNINA