Copernicus and Modern Astronomy Beginning with a discussion of

Beginning with a discussion of Euclidean space and linear mappings

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Copernicus and Modern Astronomy Beginning with a discussion ofMasterly and authoritative, this book by the foremost scholar on the 16th century astronomer provides lucid accounts of the development and progress of the Copernican theory as well as a fascinating portrait of the man who clarified the basis for modern cosmology. 41 figures. 6 halftones. Unabridged republication of Copernicus: The Founder of Modern Astronomy, originally published by Thomas Yoseloff, New York, 1957.