Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Name: Giovanni Domenico Cassini
Brand: Springer Nature
SKU: 9783319634685
Availability: InStock

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Brand

Springer Nature

Manufacturer

N/A

Part Number

GTIN

9783319634685

Condition

New

0 Reviews

0 Questions | 0 Answers

Product Description

This book offers a fascinating account of the life and scientific achievements of Giovanni Domenico Cassini, or Cassini I, the most famous astronomer of his time, who is remembered today especially for his observations of the rings and satellites of Saturn and his earlier construction of the great meridian line in the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna. The various stages of his life are recounted in an engaging style, from his early childhood in Perinaldo and his time at the famous Jesuit College in Genoa, to his later experiences in Bologna and Paris. The emphasis, however, is on the scientific side of his life. The book explores his impressive body of work in diverse fields while also drawing attention to the international character of his endeavors, the rigor of his research, and his outstanding management skills, which combined to make him an early embodiment of the European scientist. It was also these abilities that gained him the attention of the most powerful king in Europe, Louis XIV of France (the Sun King), under the auspices of whom he set up the Paris Observatory in 1671. He would go on to serve as Director of the Observatory, where he would make the majority of his scientific discoveries, for the rest of his life.

Available Colors

N/A

Available Sizes

N/A

1 Offer Price Range: $39.99 - $39.99

BEST PRICE

Single Product Purchase

$39.99

@ Link.springer.com BUY Now

Price Comparison

Seller	Contact Seller	List Price	On Sale	Shipping	Best Promo	Final Price	Volume Discount	Financing	Availability	Seller's Page
BEST PRICE 1 Product Purchase @ Link.springer.com Rate Seller This functionality is for registered users only. Go to Login/Register		$39.99	$39.99			$39.99		See Site	In stock	Visit Store