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January 4, 1643 Isaac Newton’s birthday
Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643. His insights laid a foundation for our modern understanding of celestial motion, light and gravity.
English physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton was born on this date. He is remembered as one of the world’s greatest scientists, because his insights laid a foundation for our understanding of celestial motion, light and gravity.
Newton’s work in three famous volumes comprise the Philosophae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), often referred to as simply the Principia. In this work, Newton states his three laws of motion, which today form the foundation of classical celestial mechanics. The Principia also lays out Newton’s revelations about gravity.
By all accounts, Newton’s Principia is a masterpiece.
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This date in science: Isaac Newton is born | Human World | EarthSky
Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643. His insights laid a foundation for our modern understanding of celestial motion, light and gravity.
English physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton was born on this date. He is remembered as one of the world’s greatest scientists, because his insights laid a foundation for our understanding of celestial motion, light and gravity.
Newton’s work in three famous volumes comprise the Philosophae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), often referred to as simply the Principia. In this work, Newton states his three laws of motion, which today form the foundation of classical celestial mechanics. The Principia also lays out Newton’s revelations about gravity.
By all accounts, Newton’s Principia is a masterpiece.
Read more
This date in science: Isaac Newton is born | Human World | EarthSky