Ancient Astronomical Models: Spheres to Ellipses

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

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

Explores ellipses, conic sections, Kepler's laws, and geometric reconstruction in architectural modeling.

Covers the geometric modeling of ellipses and their applications in architecture.

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

Covers advanced physics topics including definitions, rectilinear motion, vectors, and motion in three dimensions.

Explores the inequality of seasons by examining the Earth's orbit and the causes of the seasons in architecture and gnomonics.

Explores elliptical trajectories in the Copernican system and the instruments used to trace them.