Johannes Kepler’s Somnium (The Dream) is an extraordinary early narrative that combines the idea of a journey...
Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler (1571–1630) was the German astronomer who discovered the laws of planetary motion. Combining careful observation with mathematical insight, he helped transform astronomy during the Scientific Revolution. These articles look at Kepler’s life and discoveries.
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Why Is Kepler’s Somnium Considered One of the Earliest Works in the History of Science Fiction?
Why Did Johannes Kepler Abandon Perfect Circles and Accept “Imperfect” Ellipses?
When Johannes Kepler set out to explain the motions of the planets, he found himself confronting an...
