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Astronomical Achievement

This lecture examines the development of our views of the cosmos, including the nebular hypothesis of Pierre Simon Laplace and the role of a remarkable woman named Mary Somerville in translating and making his work accessible in Victorian Britain.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created January 15, 2025 by
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