Newton's clock : chaos in the solar system /

Describes the development of celestial mechanics through the ages from ancient star charts to modern mathematics and computer simulations.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Peterson, Ivars (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : W.H. Freeman and Co., ©1993.
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Description
Summary:Describes the development of celestial mechanics through the ages from ancient star charts to modern mathematics and computer simulations.
Item Description:Spine title: Newtons clock.
Physical Description:xiii, 317 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-306) and index.
ISBN:0716723964
9780716723967
0716727242
9780716727248