Kepler's battle with the Mars orbitA modern approach to the steps taken by Kepler
Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: In this paper, I will give an account of Kepler's battle with the Mars orbit as described in the Astronomia Nova of 1609.\nThis account is given in a modern approach where Kepler's train of thought is followed.\nThis paper is mainly concerned with the different circular orbit constructions developed and employed by Kepler.\nFinally, I will show how this paved the road to oval orbits and the ellipse in particular.\nThe modern literature on this subject is hardly accessible for today's students, for which a complete and modern discussion of the Astronomia Nova is the correct solution.\nThis complete view will lead to the conclusion that Kepler's achievements were not as straight-forward as simply connecting the dots, contrary to a common misconception about Kepler's work.
Author: W.Ö. Koot
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W217087822