Cover of A Little Book of Coincidence in the Solar System

A Little Book of Coincidence in the Solar System

A most unusual guide to the solar system, A Little Book of Coincidencesuggests that there may be fundamental relationships between space, time, and life that have not yet been fully understood. From the observations of Ptolemy and Kepler to the Harmony of the Spheres and the hidden structure of the solar system, John Martineau reveals the exquisite orbital patterns of the planets and the mathematical relationships that govern them. A table shows the relative measurements of each planet in eighteen categories, and three pages show the beautiful dance patterns of thirty six pairs of planets and moons.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 64 pages

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