Senior Project Advisor

Mark Kuntz

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2020

Keywords

Johannes Kepler, Tycho Brahe, Play, Theatre, Astronomy, Guillaume le Gentil, Hypatia

Abstract

Good Heavens! follows the partnership and rivalry between astronomers Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe at the dawn of the 17th century. Kepler is a brilliant theorist determined to discover divine order in the universe, while Tycho is a master observer set on proving his incorrect model of the solar system. Hypatia of Alexandria and Guillaume le Gentil, two astronomers form other periods in history, serve as the narrators of the story and play the characters around Kepler and Tycho. Here, we present two scenes from the original full-length play.

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Astronomers--16th century--Drama

Subjects - Names (LCNAF)

Brahe, Tycho, 1546-1601; Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630

Genre/Form

plays (performing arts compositions)

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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