Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727. Cotes, Roger, 1682-1716.

Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. Auctore Isaaco Newtono, equite aurato.

Cantabrigiae, 1713.

 

Newton's Principia introduced such essential modern ideas of modern physics as force, acceleration, and gravity. In the process it provided the first correct explanation of why planets revolve around the sun. This copy is the second edition.

The Dudley Observatory

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