Beschrijving van het Rijks-Planetarium te Franeker by Swinden and Eekhoff

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Author Swinden, Jan Hendrik van, 1746-1823
Author Eekhoff, W. (Wopke), 1809-1880
Illustrator Sannes, K. J. (Klaas Joh.), 1763?-1830
Title Beschrijving van het Rijks-Planetarium te Franeker
Van 1772 tot 1780 uitgedacht en vervaardigd door Eise Eisinga
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Summary "Beschrijving van het Rijks-Planetarium te Franeker" by Swinden and Eekhoff is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the fascinating story of Eise Eisinga, who constructed an extraordinary planetary model in his home, representing the solar system's movements accurately and engagingly. It delves into the life of Eisinga, his scientific achievements, and the importance of his planetarium as a monumental contribution to both science and local history. At the start of the account, the text introduces Jan Hendrik van Swinden, the author who later became captivated by Eise Eisinga's planetarium, built between 1778 and 1780. The narrative reveals Eisinga's profound passion for astronomy and the meticulous effort he invested in creating this complex mechanism as a tool for public education. Swinden describes his admiration for Eisinga's work, woven with historical context concerning the scientific community of the time, societal perceptions of astronomy, and the struggles that Eisinga faced amidst local superstitions and political unrest, all leading to the eventual recognition of his groundbreaking creation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class QB: Science: Astronomy
Subject Eisinga, Eise, 1744-1828
Subject Rijks-Planetarium (Franeker, Netherlands) -- History
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EBook-No. 62755
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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