Peurbach's Theoricae Novae Planetarum: A Translation with Commentary

@article{Aiton1987PeurbachsTN,
  title={Peurbach's Theoricae Novae Planetarum: A Translation with Commentary},
  author={Eric J. Aiton},
  journal={Osiris},
  year={1987},
  volume={3},
  pages={4 - 43}
}
  • E. Aiton
  • Published 1 January 1987
  • Physics
  • Osiris
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