Neptune, Velikovsky and the name of the game

Article Abstract:

The discovery of Neptune in the 1840s was seen as a successful prediction of Newtonian theory, and successful prediction became the sign of acceptable theory. Velikovsky's expected scientists to accept his theories about Venus and Jupiter because his predictions were accurate, but they did not.

Methods, Forecasts and trends, Column, Discovery and exploration, Science, Scientific method, Prediction theory, Neptune (Planet), Velikovsky, Immanuel

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Hands-on astronomy

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Four CD-ROMs on astronomy are rated. The prices range from $99 for MegaStar: Deep Sky Atlas 2.11 to $199 for TheSky: Astronomy Software Level III 2.0. Distant Suns: First Light has the best graphics of the four programs, while TheSky is recommended for serious stargazers.

Evaluation, Software, Product/Service Evaluation, Deep Space: The Observer's Guide to the Night Sky 5.0 (Scientific software), Distant Suns: First Light (Scientific software), MegaStar: Deep Sky Atlas 2.11 (Scientific software), TheSky: Astronomy Software Level III 2.0 (Scientific software)

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Astronomy of the age of Columbus

Article Abstract:

Columbus's explorations demonstrated that Ptolemy's conception of the universe was incomplete and created an intellectual climate that allowed the consideration of Nicolaus Copernicus' cosmology.

Influence, Astronomy, Cosmology, Columbus, Christopher (Italian explorer)

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