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Harmonices Mundi

Johannes Kepler · 1619

An antique celestial globe
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What it is

Astronomical work that sought a mathematical harmony in the movements of the planets.

Method

It proposes that musical intervals and geometric proportions are reflected in the planetary orbits — a 'music of the spheres' based on real data.

Molino's review

A historical bridge between astronomy and astrology: Kepler was a rigorous astronomer and at the same time defended a symbolic reading of the sky. It shows the tension between measuring and meaning.

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