The Latest Breaking News from Johannes Kepler

Man Says He Saw Three Strange Ellipses During Seven-Minute Cardiac Arrest

A Reddit user claims he saw three symbolic ellipses during a cardiac arrest, linking the imagery to Johannes Kepler while acknowledging that his account remains unverified.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

German astronomer who discovered three laws of planetary motion had a mother imprisoned on witchcraft charges; in 1620 he put science on hold and penned a 128-page defense that freed her

Johannes Kepler faced a difficult challenge defending his mother from witchcraft accusations. His mother, Katharina Kepler, was imprisoned and faced torture for alleged sorcery. Kepler halted his astronomical work to hire lawyers and secure her release. He presented a strong defense, challenging the prosecution's baseless claims. Katharina was eventually freed…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?

In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine, known as the calculating clock. Wilhelm Schickard designed it for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Details of the machine were found in letters he wrote to Johannes Kepler. The discovery changed the history of mechanical calculation, although later…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

These 17th-century drawings of the sun by Kepler add fire to solar cycle mystery

Earth was cooler than usual in the 16th and 17th centuries and scientists are still trying to figure out why. New analysis of sunspot drawings by Kepler, in 1607, may shed some light.

Space · Jul 30, 2024

Planets' striking gravitational dance

Exoplanets, or planets outside the solar system, show striking examples of resonance

Salon · Feb 6, 2024

Space-inspired baby names are set to be popular in 2024 - but do you think they’re out of this world?

These astronomy-related names are expected to rise in popularity this year at the expense of some classic names as parents aim to give their children a head start in the sciences

GoodToKnow · Jan 14, 2024

Johannes Kepler: Everything you need to know

A biography of Johannes Kepler, from his troubled childhood to his mission to mathematically formalize Copernicus' heliocentric model by finding divine reasoning within the orbits of the planets.

Space · Dec 22, 2023

The Webb Telescope Peered Deep Inside a Nearby Supernova Remnant

SN 1987A was the closest seen in modern times, and created a unique opportunity for astronomers to view one in action. JWST is giving it a new look.

Inverse · Sep 9, 2023

Dracula may have wept blood: study

From George Orwell to Vlad the Impaler, this novel form of analytical chemistry is enhancing how we view history

Salon · Aug 24, 2023

Critical Letters Are True Friendship

In reading for my festschrift essay for John Witte ("The Influence of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition on the Common Law"), I ran across this fascinating paragraph by Anthony Grafton on how Johannes Kepler didn't publish a monograph on chronology (i.e., the study of historical dates) but instead developed his scholarship…

Reason · Jun 2, 2023