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Libration (Concept) - Source Library Encyclopedia

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Concept

Libration

Also known as: Libratio

8 books·195 total mentions

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An apparent or real oscillation of a satellite or planet, notably discussed by Copernicus and Kepler to explain variations in celestial movements.

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Appears in 8 Books

On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres

Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543

p. 136 p. 137 p. 138 p. 139 p. 140 p. 141 p. 142 p. 143 p. 144 p. 145+27 more pages

On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres (1543 First Edition)

Copernicus, Nicolaus (1473-1543)

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p. 37 p. 38 p. 39 p. 40 p. 41 p. 42 p. 43 p. 44 p. 45 p. 46+31 more pages

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p. 153 p. 154 p. 155 p. 156 p. 157 p. 158 p. 159 p. 160 p. 161 p. 162+2 more pages

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