Introduction
“The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment,” said Johannes Kepler, the man who discovered the calculations for the circular orbits. Kepler changed how we look at astronomy today.
“The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment,” said Johannes Kepler, the man who discovered the calculations for the circular orbits. Kepler changed how we look at astronomy today.
Childhood
Johannes Kepler faced many upsetting problems in his childhood. Johannes was born on December 27, 1571, in Weil der Stadt, Germany. He lived with his father, his mother, and his six siblings. He was almost sold by Heinrich, the ruler of the house, but ran away from home before Heinrich could peddle him. Unfortunately three of his siblings died, right after Kepler’s father abandoned his family. When Johannes was about 15 he was accused of stealing and almost hung for the crime. Johannes Kepler was a very courageous child.
Johannes Kepler faced many upsetting problems in his childhood. Johannes was born on December 27, 1571, in Weil der Stadt, Germany. He lived with his father, his mother, and his six siblings. He was almost sold by Heinrich, the ruler of the house, but ran away from home before Heinrich could peddle him. Unfortunately three of his siblings died, right after Kepler’s father abandoned his family. When Johannes was about 15 he was accused of stealing and almost hung for the crime. Johannes Kepler was a very courageous child.
Young Adulthood
Kepler was a very intelligent man. He went to the University of Tübingen, where he was influenced by the theories of the great astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. In 1591, Kepler received his M.A. (Masters of Art). After college, Johannes taught astronomy and arithmetic in Graz, Austria. When Kepler was there, he mostly corresponded with two other astronomers, Galileo Galilei and Tycho Brahe. A couple of years later, Johannes proposed to Barbara Müller. They had three children named Susanna, Friedrich, and Ludwig. Kepler had a lot of exciting moments happen in his early adulthood.
Kepler was a very intelligent man. He went to the University of Tübingen, where he was influenced by the theories of the great astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. In 1591, Kepler received his M.A. (Masters of Art). After college, Johannes taught astronomy and arithmetic in Graz, Austria. When Kepler was there, he mostly corresponded with two other astronomers, Galileo Galilei and Tycho Brahe. A couple of years later, Johannes proposed to Barbara Müller. They had three children named Susanna, Friedrich, and Ludwig. Kepler had a lot of exciting moments happen in his early adulthood.
Astronomy Life
Johannes Kepler was stunned by a new finding in astronomy? Kepler and many astronomers agreed that the Earth turns on its axis, but they believed that other planets moved in circular orbits. After Brahe died, Kepler took his position and started trying to figure out an orbit that matched the calculations that Brahe discovered on Mars. Johannes did not find a match that fit Brahe’s calculations, but he did figure out the calculations for the circular orbits. The circular orbits were 2,000 years old. Kepler also discovered that planetary orbits are shaped as ovals, not circles. Johannes Kepler made plethora astronomy discoveries.
Johannes Kepler was stunned by a new finding in astronomy? Kepler and many astronomers agreed that the Earth turns on its axis, but they believed that other planets moved in circular orbits. After Brahe died, Kepler took his position and started trying to figure out an orbit that matched the calculations that Brahe discovered on Mars. Johannes did not find a match that fit Brahe’s calculations, but he did figure out the calculations for the circular orbits. The circular orbits were 2,000 years old. Kepler also discovered that planetary orbits are shaped as ovals, not circles. Johannes Kepler made plethora astronomy discoveries.
Kepler's Laws
Kepler created three major laws of planetary motion. Kepler’s first law states that every planet has an oval shaped orbit. His second law talks about the area crossed by an imaginary line connecting the center of the sun to the planet. This law explains that planets move faster when they are closer to the sun. Johannes’ third law deals with how long it takes planets to circle around the sun once. The square of a planets period is proportional to the cube of its average distance from the sun.
Kepler created three major laws of planetary motion. Kepler’s first law states that every planet has an oval shaped orbit. His second law talks about the area crossed by an imaginary line connecting the center of the sun to the planet. This law explains that planets move faster when they are closer to the sun. Johannes’ third law deals with how long it takes planets to circle around the sun once. The square of a planets period is proportional to the cube of its average distance from the sun.
Beyond Astronomy
After many years Kepler decided to try something other than astronomy. In a gathering with other astronomers, Kepler showed how lenses worked, and how the eye functions like a camera. He studied and wrote essays on snowflakes and crystals. Kepler wondered why snowflakes always exhibit a six-fold symmetry. Johannes Kepler wrote two fascinating books. The New Astronomy was published in Kepler’s lifetime, while The Dream was published after Kepler’s death. Kepler died on November 15,1630.
After many years Kepler decided to try something other than astronomy. In a gathering with other astronomers, Kepler showed how lenses worked, and how the eye functions like a camera. He studied and wrote essays on snowflakes and crystals. Kepler wondered why snowflakes always exhibit a six-fold symmetry. Johannes Kepler wrote two fascinating books. The New Astronomy was published in Kepler’s lifetime, while The Dream was published after Kepler’s death. Kepler died on November 15,1630.
Conclusion
Johannes Kepler has helped astronomers in so many diverse ways. Not only his laws, but his discoveries have also been a great success. If Kepler was never around, how would astronomers know calculations to circular orbits, and certain laws of planetary motion? Johannes Kepler has inspired many people who are interested in space and astronomy.
Johannes Kepler has helped astronomers in so many diverse ways. Not only his laws, but his discoveries have also been a great success. If Kepler was never around, how would astronomers know calculations to circular orbits, and certain laws of planetary motion? Johannes Kepler has inspired many people who are interested in space and astronomy.