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Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640) Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler represented in bottom corners
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Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640) Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler represented in bottom corners
541730 Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640) Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler represented in bottom corners.; Universal History Archive/UIG
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1640 1683 Astronomer Astronomers Bottom Copernicus Corners Cosmology Discourse Edition Galileo Galileo Galilei Heliocentric John Kepler Mathematician Page Planet Represented Title Sun Centred Wilkins
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This print captures the title page of John Wilkins' groundbreaking work, "A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet," originally published in 1640 and reprinted in London in 1683. The intricate design features representations of three iconic figures in the history of astronomy - Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler - adorning the bottom corners.
Copernicus, known for his heliocentric theory placing the sun at the center of our solar system, is depicted alongside Galileo Galilei, the renowned Italian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to observational astronomy. Johannes Kepler, another key figure in the scientific revolution, is also featured on this historic title page.
The fusion of art and science on this page symbolizes a pivotal moment in human understanding of the cosmos. As we gaze upon these revered figures from centuries past, we are reminded of their enduring legacy and their profound impact on our modern understanding of the universe.
This image serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about the world beyond our own planet. It invites us to ponder our place in the vast expanse of space and reflect on how far we have come since Wilkins first penned his visionary discourse.
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