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Adventures of Unc Billy Possum

Adventures of Unc Billy Possum

By: Sir Isaac Newton
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 Step into the fascinating world of optics with the legendary physicist Sir Isaac Newton, who captivated audiences with his lectures from 1670 to 1672. Explore his groundbreaking experiments on light refraction through prisms and his discovery of chromatic aberration. Delve into his revolutionary ideas about the corpuscular nature of light and the mysterious ether that transmits forces between particles. This fourth edition of Opticks, published in 1730 and personally corrected by Newton before his passing, offers a glimpse into his profound insights. Join us as we uncover the brilliance of Newtons work, summarized beautifully by Availle.Copyright Animals & Nature Art Literary History & Criticism Science World
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  • 028 - Book II Part III - Propositions X - XI

    028 - Book II Part III - Propositions X - XI
    Feb 6 2026
    Step into the fascinating world of optics with the legendary physicist Sir Isaac Newton, who captivated audiences with his lectures from 1670 to 1672. Explore his groundbreaking experiments on light refraction through prisms and his discovery of chromatic aberration. Delve into his revolutionary ideas about the corpuscular nature of light and the mysterious ether that transmits forces between particles. This fourth edition of Opticks, published in 1730 and personally corrected by Newton before his passing, offers a glimpse into his profound insights. Join us as we uncover the brilliance of Newtons work, summarized beautifully by Availle.
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    32 mins
  • 027 - Book II Part III - Propositions VIII - IX

    027 - Book II Part III - Propositions VIII - IX
    Feb 5 2026
    Step into the fascinating world of optics with the legendary physicist Sir Isaac Newton, who captivated audiences with his lectures from 1670 to 1672. Explore his groundbreaking experiments on light refraction through prisms and his discovery of chromatic aberration. Delve into his revolutionary ideas about the corpuscular nature of light and the mysterious ether that transmits forces between particles. This fourth edition of Opticks, published in 1730 and personally corrected by Newton before his passing, offers a glimpse into his profound insights. Join us as we uncover the brilliance of Newtons work, summarized beautifully by Availle.
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    14 mins
  • 026 - Book II Part III - Proposition VII

    026 - Book II Part III - Proposition VII
    Feb 4 2026
    Step into the fascinating world of optics with the legendary physicist Sir Isaac Newton, who captivated audiences with his lectures from 1670 to 1672. Explore his groundbreaking experiments on light refraction through prisms and his discovery of chromatic aberration. Delve into his revolutionary ideas about the corpuscular nature of light and the mysterious ether that transmits forces between particles. This fourth edition of Opticks, published in 1730 and personally corrected by Newton before his passing, offers a glimpse into his profound insights. Join us as we uncover the brilliance of Newtons work, summarized beautifully by Availle.
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    14 mins
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