Georgia Tech Archives Rare Book Spotlight: Newton’s Principia & Opticks

Join Georgia Tech Astronomer, Jim Sowell, and Research Services and Instruction Archivist, Alison Reynolds, to explore Sir Isaac Newton’s Principia & Opticks. You’ll get a virtual look at the Georgia Tech Archives copies of Newton’s Principia, which established the modern science of dynamics and serves as the basis for the modern study of physics, & Opticks, which provided our modern understanding of light and color. Participants will discuss intersections between rare books and science and why these works are pivotal to our current understanding of physics and astronomy.

On February 2nd, 2021 the Georgia Tech Library is hosting Dr. Jim Sowell and Research Services and Instruction Archivist Alison Reynolds for an exploration of and conversation about Sir Isaac Newton’s Principia and Opticks.

Get a virtual look at the Georgia Tech Archives copies of Newton’s Principia, which established the modern science of dynamics and serves as the basis for the modern study of physics, and Opticks, which provided our modern understanding of light and color. Participants will discuss intersections between rare books and science and why these works are pivotal to our current understanding of physics and astronomy.

The event begins at 12:00pm EST, to register for this event please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/136831174727.