Dynamics of the celestial spheres
Classical theories concerning movement of spheres / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ancient, medieval and Renaissance astronomers and philosophers developed many different theories about the dynamics of the celestial spheres. They explained the motions of the various nested spheres in terms of the materials of which they were made, external movers such as celestial intelligences, and internal movers such as motive souls or impressed forces. Most of these models were qualitative, although a few of them incorporated quantitative analyses that related speed, motive force and resistance.
Not to be confused with Celestial mechanics.