In Part II we explore the diverse  scientific biography of mathematician, surveyor, and astronomer Carl F. Gauss (1777-1855).  His wide-ranging interests provide a framework to investigate topics ranging from complex numbers, to the idea of "intrinsic curvature," to Einstein's Theory of Relativity.  We also explore how Gauss solved the outstanding problem of astronomy in his day: determining a planet's orbit from a small handful of observations.

We hope to include modules on Mendeleev's development of the periodic table of the elements and Max Planck's discovery of the quantum of action as time permits for further work on this site.