History of science

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Compares the geocentric and heliocentric models of the universe proposed by Ptolemy and Copernicus.

Explores epicyclic curves in astronomy, from ancient Greeks to Kepler, discussing Ptolemy's Almagest and Copernicus' heliocentric system.

Explores the transition from ancient spherical models to Kepler's ellipses in astronomy.

Explores the transition from epicyclic curves to Kepler's ellipses and the Copernican revolution in astronomy.

Covers the fundamental concepts of physics, emphasizing scientific methods and measurement across various spatial scales.

Explores the transition from geocentric to heliocentric models and the mathematical principles behind elliptical trajectories.

Covers gravitation, Kepler's laws, and Newton's law of universal gravitation, emphasizing empirical observations and the scientific method.

Covers the pioneers in astronomy and rocket science who shaped our understanding of celestial mechanics and propelled us into space.

Covers advanced physics topics related to gravitational forces and Johannes Kepler's contributions to understanding planetary motion.

Introduces mechanics, differential and vector calculus, and historical perspectives from Aristotle to Newton.