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Umfang: XXIII, 344 p. 117 illus., 101 illus. in color. , online resource.

Ausgabe: 1st ed. 2021.

ISBN: 9783030802608

Inhalt: Starting from Newton's times this follow-up to the author's Springer book "Our Place in the Universe - Understanding Fundamental Astronomy from Ancient Discoveries" addresses the question of "our place in the Universe" from astronomical, physical, chemical, biological, philosophical and social perspectives. Using the history of astronomy to illustrate the process of discovery, the emphasis is on the description of the process of how we learned and on the exploration of the impacts of discoveries rather than on the presentation of facts. Thus readers are informed of the influence of science on a broad scale. Unlike the traditional way of teaching science, in this book, the author begins by describing the observations and then discusses various attempts to find answers (including unsuccessful ones). The goal is to help students develop a better appreciation of the scientific process and learn from this process to tackle real-life problems.

Anmerkung: From Copernicus to Enlightenment -- Empirical Evidence for the Heliocentric Model -- Resolution of the Theoretical Objections to the Heliocentric Theory -- Size of the Solar System -- Celestial Navigation and Exploration of the Heavens -- New Members of the Solar System -- Is the Sun a Star? -- A New Way of Thinking -- What Are Stars Made of? -- Origin of the Solar System -- Plurality of the World -- The Nature of Nebulae -- Are all Motions Relative? -- The Nature of Light and Matter -- The Human Star Connection -- Is the Universe Finite? -- Early History of the Earth -- Common Ancestors -- Origin of Life -- Complexity in the Universe -- Evolution of the Earth through the Ages -- Earth as an Integrated System -- Life Cycles of Stars -- Life in other Worlds -- Our Place in the Universe -- The Common Link in Our Journey -- Further Reading -- Appendix I: Brightest Stars in the Sky -- Appendix II: Units of Measurement -- Appendix III: Astronomical Measurements -- Appendix IV: Photometric Method to Estimate the Distances of Stars -- Appendix V: Mass of the Milky Way -- Appendix VI: Examples of Inertial Forces -- Appendix VII: Astronomy from other Planetary Systems -- Review Exercises -- Glossary.

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Weitere Ausg.: Printed edition: ISBN 9783030802592

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Sprache: Englisch

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80260-8

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ISBN: 9783030802608

Inhalt: Starting from Newton’s times this follow-up to the author’s Springer book “Our Place in the Universe - Understanding Fundamental Astronomy from Ancient Discoveries” addresses the question of “our place in the Universe” from astronomical, physical, chemical, biological, philosophical and social perspectives. Using the history of astronomy to illustrate the process of discovery, the emphasis is on the description of the process of how we learned and on the exploration of the impacts of discoveries rather than on the presentation of facts. Thus readers are informed of the influence of science on a broad scale. Unlike the traditional way of teaching science, in this book, the author begins by describing the observations and then discusses various attempts to find answers (including unsuccessful ones). The goal is to help students develop a better appreciation of the scientific process and learn from this process to tackle real-life problems.

Anmerkung: From Copernicus to Enlightenment -- Empirical Evidence for the Heliocentric Model -- Resolution of the Theoretical Objections to the Heliocentric Theory -- Size of the Solar System -- Celestial Navigation and Exploration of the Heavens -- New Members of the Solar System -- Is the Sun a Star? -- A New Way of Thinking -- What Are Stars Made of? -- Origin of the Solar System -- Plurality of the World -- The Nature of Nebulae -- Are all Motions Relative? -- The Nature of Light and Matter -- The Human Star Connection -- Is the Universe Finite? -- Early History of the Earth -- Common Ancestors -- Origin of Life -- Complexity in the Universe -- Evolution of the Earth through the Ages -- Earth as an Integrated System -- Life Cycles of Stars -- Life in other Worlds -- Our Place in the Universe -- The Common Link in Our Journey -- Further Reading -- Appendix I: Brightest Stars in the Sky -- Appendix II: Units of Measurement -- Appendix III: Astronomical Measurements -- Appendix IV: Photometric Method to Estimate the Distances of Stars -- Appendix V: Mass of the Milky Way -- Appendix VI: Examples of Inertial Forces -- Appendix VII: Astronomy from other Planetary Systems -- Review Exercises -- Glossary.

Weitere Ausg.: ISBN 9783030802592

Weitere Ausg.: ISBN 9783030802615

Sprache: Englisch

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80260-8

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ISBN: 3-030-80260-4

Inhalt: Starting from Newton's times this follow-up to the author's Springer book "Our Place in the Universe - Understanding Fundamental Astronomy from Ancient Discoveries" addresses the question of "Our place in the Universe" from astronomical, physical, chemical, biological, philosophical and social perspectives. Using the history of astronomy to illustrate the process of discovery, the emphasis is on the description of the process of how we learned and on the exploration of the impacts of discoveries rather than on the presentation of facts. Thus readers are informed of the influence of science on a broad scale. Unlike the traditional way of teaching science, in this book, the author begins by describing the observations and then discusses various attempts to find answers (including unsuccessful ones). The goal is to help students develop a better appreciation of the scientific process and learn from this process to tackle real-life problems.

Anmerkung: Intro -- Preface -- Prologue -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: From Copernicus to Enlightenment -- 1.1 A Spherical Earth -- 1.2 The First Cosmological Models -- 1.3 Uneven Movements of the Sun and the Planets -- 1.4 The Copernican Model -- 1.5 Immutability of the Heavens -- 1.6 A Physical Universe -- 1.7 Social Implications of the Post-Renaissance Model of the Universe -- Chapter 2: Empirical Evidence for the Heliocentric Model -- 2.1 Empirical Evidence for the Rotation of the Earth -- 2.2 Finite Speed of Light -- 2.3 Search for Empirical Proof that the Earth Revolves Around the Sun -- 2.4 Shift of Stellar Position as the Result of Orbital Motion of the Earth -- 2.5 The Third Proof of the Earth´s Revolution Around the Sun -- 2.6 A Long Journey from Theory to Confirmation -- Chapter 3: Resolution of the Theoretical Objections to the Heliocentric Theory -- 3.1 The Concept of Inertia -- 3.2 Why We Do Not Feel We Are Moving Around the Sun? -- 3.3 Why We Do Not Feel the Rotation of the Earth? -- 3.4 Evolution to a True Heliocentric Model -- 3.5 Artificial Satellites and Interplanetary Travel -- 3.6 Final Vindication of Copernicus -- 3.7 A Turning Point in Our View of the Universe -- Chapter 4: Size of the Solar System -- 4.1 How Fast Is Heaven Turning? -- 4.2 No More Points Of Light -- 4.3 How Far Are the Planets? -- 4.4 How Far Away Is the Sun? -- 4.5 A Changing Perception of the Size of the Solar System -- Chapter 5: Celestial Navigation and Exploration of the Heavens -- 5.1 The Longitude Problem -- 5.2 Stars Are Moving -- 5.3 The Solar System Is Moving -- 5.4 Unexpected Dividends -- 5.5 Cosmological Implications -- Chapter 6: New Members of the Solar System -- 6.1 The Origin of Comets -- 6.2 Discovery of Uranus -- 6.3 Prediction of Neptune -- 6.4 Search for Vulcan -- 6.5 Search for Planet X. , 6.6 Lesson to Be Learned -- Chapter 7: Is the Sun a Star? -- 7.1 Brightness Drop-Off with Distance -- 7.2 Distance to Stars -- 7.3 Are All Stars the Same? -- 7.4 Demotion of the Sun -- Chapter 8: A New Way of Thinking -- 8.1 The Scientific Method -- 8.2 Examples of Scientific Methods at Work -- 8.3 What Is a Good Scientific Theory? -- 8.4 How Do We Know that a Theory Is in Trouble? -- 8.5 What Is Not a Scientific Question? -- 8.6 Application of the Scientific Method to Other Disciplines -- 8.7 Limitations of Science -- Chapter 9: What Are Stars Made of? -- 9.1 Color of Sunlight and Physical Objects -- 9.2 Dark Lines in the Sun -- 9.3 Does the Sun Contain the Same Elements as Earth? -- 9.4 A New Element in the Sky -- 9.5 The Mystery of Nebulium -- 9.6 The Beginning of Astrophysics -- 9.7 Different Kinds of Stars -- 9.8 Unification of Matter in Heaven and on Earth -- Chapter 10: Origin of the Solar System -- 10.1 Formation of the Solar System -- 10.2 Extrasolar Planetary Systems -- 10.3 The Outer Solar System -- 10.4 The Question of Origins -- Chapter 11: The Plurality of Worlds -- 11.1 What Is the Milky Way? -- 11.2 Shape of the Milky Way -- 11.3 A Larger Universe -- 11.4 The Distance Problem -- 11.5 Removal of the Sun from the Center of the Milky Way -- 11.6 Philosophical Implications -- Chapter 12: The Nature of Nebulae -- 12.1 Discovery of Nonstellar Objects -- 12.2 The Mystery of Spiral Nebulae -- 12.3 Island Universes or Gaseous Nebulae? -- 12.4 The Resolution -- 12.5 Sun´s Motion in the Milky Way -- 12.6 How Can Experts Be Wrong? -- 12.7 Evolution of Our Understanding of the Universe -- Chapter 13: Are All Motions Relative? -- 13.1 Principle of Relativity -- 13.2 The Need for a Fictitious Force -- 13.3 We Can Tell the Earth Is Rotating Without Looking Outside -- 13.4 Origin of the Inertial Force. , 13.5 Mathematical Formulation of the Principle of Relativity -- 13.6 Einstein´s Theory of Gravity -- 13.7 No More Action at a Distance -- Chapter 14: The Nature of Light and Matter -- 14.1 Fundamental Elements of Terrestrial Matter -- 14.2 Building Blocks of Matter -- 14.3 The Confusion between Light and Heat -- 14.4 Expansion of the Concept of Color -- 14.5 Heat and Temperature -- 14.6 Everything Shines -- 14.7 The Search for Ether -- 14.8 Quantum Theory of Light and Matter -- 14.9 Science and Utility -- Chapter 15: The Human-Star Connection -- 15.1 What Powers the Sun? -- 15.2 Source of the Sun´s Energy -- 15.3 Direct Confirmation of Nuclear Fusion in the Sun -- 15.4 The Solar Terrestrial Connection -- 15.5 Origin of Chemical Elements -- 15.6 Chemical Composition of the Human Body -- 15.7 Universality of Physics and Chemistry -- Chapter 16: Is the Universe Finite? -- 16.1 Looking Back into the Past -- 16.2 Expansion of the Universe -- 16.3 Large-Scale Structure of the Universe -- 16.4 The Beginning of Time -- 16.5 An Evolving Universe -- Chapter 17: Early History of the Earth -- 17.1 Methods of Age Determination -- 17.2 Radioactive Dating -- 17.3 A Physical Connection between Heaven and Earth -- 17.4 External Bombardment of the Early Earth -- 17.5 Formation of the Moon -- 17.6 Formation of the Ocean and the Atmosphere -- 17.7 The Complex History of the Earth -- Chapter 18: Common Ancestors -- 18.1 The Evolution of Living Species -- 18.2 Life Beyond What We Can See -- 18.3 A New Realm of Life -- 18.4 The Tree of Life -- 18.5 Social Implications of Darwinism -- Chapter 19: Origin of Life -- 19.1 Spontaneous Generation -- 19.2 Panspermia: Life from Elsewhere -- 19.3 Distinction Between Living and Non-living -- 19.4 Abiogenesis: A Chemical Origin of Life -- 19.5 Philosophy Guiding Science -- 19.6 Remaining Questions. , Chapter 20: Complexity in the Universe -- 20.1 Molecules and Solids in the Interstellar Medium -- 20.2 Minerals in Space -- 20.3 The Discovery of Extraterrestrial Organics -- 20.4 Abiotic Synthesis of Organics -- 20.5 Unsolved Mysteries -- 20.6 Extending the Frontiers of Exploration -- Chapter 21: Evolution of the Earth Through the Ages -- 21.1 The Continents Are Moving -- 21.2 The Oxygen Evolution -- 21.3 Life Explosion -- 21.4 Extinction Events -- 21.5 Emergence of Humans -- 21.6 Lessons from the History of Life on Earth -- Chapter 22: Climate Changes Through the Ages -- 22.1 Climate Cycles -- 22.2 The Warm Earth -- 22.3 Human-induced Climate Change -- 22.4 Effects of Climate on Society -- 22.5 Balance Between Development and Conservation -- Chapter 23: The Link Between Stars and Life on Earth -- 23.1 Lifetimes of Stars -- 23.2 Death of the Sun -- 23.3 The Final Fate of Stars -- 23.4 Stellar Synthesis of Complex Organics -- 23.5 Birth of New Stars and Planetary Systems from Stellar Debris -- 23.6 External Delivery of Organics to Earth and Their Effects on the Origin of Life -- 23.7 The Future of the Human Species -- Chapter 24: Life on Other Worlds -- 24.1 Conditions for Life -- 24.2 Search for Life in the Solar System -- 24.3 Search for Signs of Life on Other Planets in the Galaxy -- 24.4 Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence -- 24.5 Direct Contact with Alien Life -- 24.6 Did Aliens Visit the Earth? -- 24.7 Different Paths of Scientific Development among Alien Civilizations -- 24.8 The Social Implication of Discovery of Extraterrestrial Life -- 24.9 Ethical Issues of Planetary Exploration and Engineering -- 24.10 Nonbiological Alien Life -- Chapter 25: Our Place in the Universe -- 25.1 Changing Spatial Scale of the Universe -- 25.2 On the Temporal Scale -- 25.3 On the Relative Scale -- 25.4 Constitution of Matter. , 25.5 The Role of Humans in the Universe -- 25.6 Looking into the Future by Learning from the Past -- Chapter 26: The Common Links in Our Journey -- 26.1 A 300-year Success Story -- 26.2 The Interdisciplinary Nature of Science -- 26.3 The Path to Discovery -- 26.4 The Human Aspects of Science -- 26.5 How Science Should Be Taught? -- 26.6 How Science Is Done -- 26.7 The Ethics of Science -- 26.8 Science and Technology -- 26.9 Science and Society -- 26.10 The Hidden Assumptions Behind Modern Science -- 26.11 Is There a Limit to Science? -- Appendix I. Brightest Stars in the Sky -- Appendix II. Units of Measurement -- Appendix III. Astronomical Measurements -- Appendix IV. Photometric Method to Estimate the Distances of Stars -- Appendix V. Mass of the Milky Way -- Appendix VI. Examples of Inertial Forces -- Appendix VII. Astronomy from Other Planetary Systems -- Review Exercises -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Chapter 9 -- Chapter 10 -- Chapter 11 -- Chapter 13 -- Chapter 14 -- Chapter 15 -- Chapter 16 -- Chapter 18 -- Chapter 19 -- Chapter 20 -- Chapter 21 -- Chapter 23 -- Chapter 24 -- Chapter 26 -- Index.

Weitere Ausg.: Print version: Kwok, S. (Sun). Our place in the universe. II. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2021] ISBN 9783030802592

Sprache: Englisch