Optics: Paralipomena to Witelo & Optical Part of Astronomy

by Johannes Kepler

The Optics was a product of Kepler's most creative period. It began as an attempt to give astronomical optics a solid foundation, but soon transcended this narrow goal to become a complete reconstruction of the theory of light, the physiology of vision, and the mathematics of refraction. The result is a work of extraordinary breadth whose significance transcends most categories into which it might be placed. It gives us precious insight into Kepler's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888009128
• ISBN13: 9781888009125
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Green Lion Press
• Length: 475 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.1" x 10.1"