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Sidereus Nuncius, or The Sidereal Messenger,Used
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Galileo Galilei?s Sidereus Nuncius is arguably the most dramatic scientific book ever published. It announced new and unexpected phenomena in the heavens, ?unheard of through the ages,? revealed by a mysterious new instrument. Galileo had ingeniously improved the rudimentary ?spyglasses? that appeared in Europe in 1608, and in the autumn of 1609 he pointed his new instrument at the sky, revealing astonishing sights: mountains on the moon, fixed stars invisible to the naked eye, individual stars in the Milky Way, and four moons around the planet Jupiter. These discoveries changed the terms of the debate between geocentric and heliocentric cosmology and helped ensure the eventual acceptance of the Copernican planetary system.Albert Van Helden?s beautifully rendered and eminently readable translation is based on the Venice 1610 edition?s original Latin text. An introduction, conclusion, and copious notes place the book in its historical and intellectual context, and a new preface, written by Van Helden, highlights recent discoveries in the field, including the detection of a forged copy of Sidereus Nuncius, and new understandings about the political complexities of Galileo?s work.
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- Q: What is the main subject of Sidereus Nuncius? A: Sidereus Nuncius focuses on Galileo Galilei's astronomical discoveries made through his improved telescope, including observations of the moon, stars, and moons of Jupiter.
- Q: Who is the author of Sidereus Nuncius? A: The author of Sidereus Nuncius is Galileo Galilei, a prominent Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician.
- Q: When was Sidereus Nuncius first published? A: Sidereus Nuncius was first published in 1610, but the edition you are looking at is from January 19, 2016.
- Q: What type of book is Sidereus Nuncius? A: Sidereus Nuncius is a scientific book that presents astronomical observations and challenges the geocentric model of the universe.
- Q: How many pages does Sidereus Nuncius have? A: The book contains 152 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition of Sidereus Nuncius? A: This edition of Sidereus Nuncius is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is Sidereus Nuncius suitable for beginners in astronomy? A: Yes, the translation by Albert Van Helden is designed to be readable and accessible, making it suitable for those new to astronomy.
- Q: Does this edition include additional context or notes? A: Yes, it includes an introduction, conclusion, and copious notes that provide historical and intellectual context.
- Q: What are some key features of this book's translation? A: The translation is based on the original Latin text from the Venice 1610 edition, and it includes a new preface highlighting recent discoveries related to the work.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.