Leonhard Euler's works on celestial mechanics. Volume I and II (Q400734)

This two-volume set concerning Leonhard Euler's works on celestial mechanics is the slightly revised habilitation thesis of the author from the year 2010. In the first volume, Euler's works on celestial mechanics are described in detail. In an introduction, an overview on Euler's life and work is given as well as remarks concerning editorial questions and the sources available. The second chapter is devoted to problems in celestial mechanics and the methods of solutions as developed by Euler. In the third chapter, Euler's works on the celestial mechanics of point-shaped bodies are discussed while the fourth chapter is devoted to Euler's work on the celestial mechanics of extensive bodies. Chapter 5 gives a summary and some conclusions on Euler's techniques. The second volume consists of Chapters 6--10 and contains an overview of Euler's works on celestial mechanics, Euler's correspondence concerning celestial mechanics, and descriptions of works in Euler's \textit{Opera Omnia: Series secunda}, Vols. 26/27 for which the author acted as an editor. The final chapter contains transcriptions of entries in Euler's notebook \textit{Diarium mathematicum}. Both volumes contain a wealth of information. Many coloured pictures are shown, mainly of original manuscripts. The books comprises a very valuable resource for those interested in an in-depth analysis of Euler's diverse works on celestial mechanics. The book is written in German.