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Alternate Title(s): Harmonices mundi
Author: Johann Kepler
Publication Location: Linz
Year: 1619

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Summary

In this work, Kepler integrated theoretical astronomy and music, showing that the motions of the planets employ the same numerical ratios as the most harmonious musical scales. Kepler’s “harmonic law” still describes how planets and stars and satellites and galaxies revolve around one another in space.

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Theme(s): Astronomy, Music
Chronological Period: 17th century
Geographical Region(s): Europe, Austria
Resource Type: Book