How Long to Read Kepler and the Universe

How Long Does it Take to Read Kepler and the Universe?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 1 minute to read Kepler and the Universe by David K. Love

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A contemporary of Galileo and a forerunner of Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was a pioneering German scientist and a pivotal figure in the history of astronomy. This colorful, well-researched biography brings the man and his scientific discoveries to life, showing how his contributions were every bit as important as those of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. It was Kepler who first advocated the completely new concept of a physical force emanating from the sun that controls the motion of the planets--today we call this gravity and take it for granted. He also established that the orbits of the planets were elliptical in shape and not circular. And his three laws of planetary motion are still used by contemporary astronomers and space scientists. The author focuses not just on these and other momentous breakthroughs but also on Kepler's arduous life, punctuated by frequent tragedy and hardships. His first wife died young, and eight of the twelve children he fathered succumbed to disease in infancy or childhood. He was frequently caught up in the religious persecutions of the day. His mother narrowly escaped death when she was accused of being a witch. Intermingling historical and personal details of Kepler's life with lucid explanations of his scientific research, this book presents a sympathetic portrait of the man and underscores the critical importance of Kepler's discoveries in the history of astronomy.

How long is Kepler and the Universe?

Kepler and the Universe by David K. Love is 236 pages long, and a total of 60,416 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Kepler and the Universe Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 30 minutes to read Kepler and the Universe aloud.

What Reading Level is Kepler and the Universe?

Kepler and the Universe is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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