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Kepler by Walter W. Bryant
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This work focuses on the life and contributions of the astronomer Johannes Kepler, who is best known for his laws of planetary motion and critical advancements in the field of astronomy during the Renaissance period. The book explores the context of astronomy before Kepler's time, detailing the influence of earlier astronomers and the pivotal moments that shaped his revolutionary ideas.
The narrative begins with an overview of Kepler's early life, including his struggles with health and strained family relations, before detailing his complex relationship with Tycho Braheāone of the major astronomers of the 16th cen