Galileo Collection (#6)

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Frontispiece of Galileos " Systema Cosmicum, " 1641, showing the author with Ptolemy and Copernicus. Hand-colored woodcut of the document

Snow statue of Galileo Galilae at Idalp area, above village of Ischgl, Tirol Alps, Austrian Alps, Austria, Europe

Science / Galileo
Galileos pendulum

Galileo Galilei (Italian pronunciation: 15 February 1564 - 8 January 1642)Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution

Galileos 1611 drawing of lunar craters. (c1655). Galileo Galilei (1554-1642), Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist

Global Image of Io
NASAs Galileo spacecraft acquired its highest resolution images of Jupiters moon Io on July 3, 1999 during its closest pass to Io since orbit insertion in late 1995

Galileo Galilei before the Holy Office. Artist: Chereau, Albert (19th century)
Galileo Galilei before the Holy Office. From a private collection

Galileos observation of the star cluster in Orion and of the Praesepe cluster, 1610. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), one of the greatest scientists of all time

Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, 1655-56
Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system. Note Jupiter and its satellites, the phases of Venus, and the triple nature of Saturn

Galileos diagram of the Copernican system of the universe, (1632). Artist: Galileo Galilei
Galileos diagram of the Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe. Also showing his own discovery, the four satellites (moons) of Jupiter. From Galileo Galilei Dialogo, Florence, 1632

Galileos observation of sunspots, 1613. Artist: Galileo Galilei
Galileos observation of sunspots. From Galileo Galilei Istoria!, Rome, 1613. Engraving

Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer and mathematician recanting, 1633 (1880). One of the greatest scientists of all time, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Frontispiece of Galileos Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi, 1632. Artist: Stefano della Bella
Frontispiece of Galileos Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi, 1632. The three figures, from left to right, are Aristotle, Ptolemy and Copernicus

Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher. He got into trouble with the church over his claim that the sun, and not the earth

Galileo / Tower / Florence
GALILEO GALILEI Italian scientists Tower, above Bellosguardo, Florence Date: 1564 - 1642

Galileos Villa
His villa at Arcetri Date: 1564-1642

Home of Galileo Galilei in Firenze (Florence)

Galileo / Statue / Figuier
GALILEO GALILEI Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist. A statue of Galileo at the University of Florence, Italy. Date: 1564-1642

Italian submarine HMS X2, Galileo Galilei, WW2
Italian submarine HMS X2, Galileo Galilei. Seen here in the Gulf of Aden at the time of its capture in June 1940. Date: 1940

Gassendi, Pierre (1592-1665). French philosopher, priest, scientist, astronomer, and mathematician. Page of the book Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam

Galileo personifications Astronomy Perspective
Artokoloro

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist. After the painting by Justus Sustermans

Artists concept of the Galileo spacecraft in orbit
Artists concept of the Galileo spacecraft sent into orbit for observation of Jupiter and its moons from 1995 to 2003. Galileo was launched on October 18, 1989

Galileo spacecraft discovering asteroid 243 Ida and its moon, Dactyl
Galileo spacecraft discovering the first asteroid moon, Dactyl, orbiting the asteroid 243 Ida in the universe. It was the first time a moon was discovered orbiting an asteroid

Torre Del Gallo (Galileos Observatory), Near Florence, Italy

Galileo is consulted by the Duke of Florence

Galila e
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Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching)
XYC291021 Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John E

Galilei before the Council, 1861 (oil on canvas)
XKH155700 Galilei before the Council, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Hausmann, Friedrich Karl (1825-86); 282x429 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

THE MOON, 1610. The moon at its first quarter. Woodcut from Galileo Galileis Siderius Nuncius, 1610

THE MOON, 1610. The three-day-old moon. Woodcut from Galileo Galileis Siderius Nuncius, 1610

GALILEO: SATELLITES, 1610. Page from Galileo Galileis notes recording his discovery of Jupiters four satellites, 1610

GALILEO: DISCORSI, 1638. Title-page of the first edition of Galileo Galileis Discorsi...a due nuove scienze, the first modern textbook of physics, a foundation stone in the science of mechanics

GALILEO: SIDEREUS, 1610. Title-page of the first edition of Galileo Galileis Sidereus Nuncius, in which Galileo described the invention and use of the telescope for astronomical purposes

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Mezzotint by Samuel Sartain, 1852

GALILEO: DIALOGO, 1632. Title page from Galileo Galileis Dialogo...sopra i due massimi Sistemi del Mondi, Florence, Italy, 1632

URANIA & ASTRONOMERS, 1660. Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy, St. Augustine, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo and Andreas Cellarius surround Urania

Description and plan of his astronomical telescope from Galileo Galeleis Sidereus Nuncius, Venice, Italy, 1610
GALILEO: SIDEREUS, 1610. Description and plan of his astronomical telescope from Galileo Galeleis Sidereus Nuncius, Venice, Italy, 1610

GALILEO: CANTILEVER, 1648. Diagram of a cantilever from Discorsi e dimostrazioni matematiche... published in 1648

Pierre Gassendi (1592-1655) French philosopher and scientist, friend of Kepler and Galileo. Calculated velocity of sound in air with some accuracy. Engraving

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

Series of observations of the planet Saturn, 1656. These observations made by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687), latinized name of the German astronomer Jan Hewel or Hewelcke

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist. Here he is facing the Inquisition, who challenged his claim that the earth moves

Reverse of medal commemorating the brilliant comet of November 1618. The message says that God sent us the starry comet as a warning to us to lead better lives

Obverse of medal commemorating the brilliant comet of November 1618. This comet prompted many pamphlets, including Galileo Galileis (1564-1642) polemical masterpiece Il Saggiatore (The Assayer)

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence, 1632). Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) published his Dialogue on the Two Great World Systems in Italian rather than Latin

Galileo observing the swaying of the chandelier in Pisa Cathedral, c1584. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer, mathematician

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609. In this artist s
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609. In this artists reconstruction Galileo, Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist

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"Galileo: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos" In the vast realm of astronomy, one name stands out as a beacon of knowledge and discovery - Galileo. This brilliant mind, often referred to as the "father of modern science, " revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Inspired by his predecessors like Carl Sagan, Galileo's contributions have left an indelible mark on humanity's quest for knowledge. Through his groundbreaking work with telescopes, Galileo unveiled secrets hidden within celestial bodies. His sketches in "The Starry Messenger" transported us to another world entirely - GALILEO: MOON. With meticulous precision, he captured the moon as he saw it through his telescope in 1610. These sketches not only amazed but also challenged existing beliefs about our place in the cosmos. Galileos Telescope became an instrument that bridged Earth and sky, allowing him to observe celestial wonders previously unseen by human eyes. It was through this lens that he discovered new moons orbiting Jupiter and witnessed Saturn's enigmatic rings for the first time. But it wasn't just distant planets that captivated Galileo; The Earth & Moon held a special fascination for him too. Through careful observation and analysis, he unraveled their intricate relationship and shed light on their shared journey around the sun. As we delve into history, portraits such as SUSTERMANS' depiction reveal a man whose brilliance radiated from within - Portrait captures both his intellect and determination to challenge conventional wisdom. Galileo Demonstrates his findings with unwavering conviction despite facing opposition from established authorities who feared disruption to prevailing dogmas. His courage paved the way for future scientific revolutions that would shape our understanding of reality itself. Even renowned poet John Milton recognized Galileo's genius during Miltons Italian tour when MILTON VISITED GALILEO in 1638-1639. Their meeting symbolizes how artistry intertwines with scientific inquiry, inspiring each other to push the boundaries of human knowledge.