Galileo's Telescope: A European Story A European Story

An innovative exploration of the development of a revolutionary optical device and how it changed the world. Between 1608 and 1610 the canopy of the night sky changed forever, ripped open by an object created almost by accident: a cylinder with lenses at both ends. Galileo’s Telescope tells the story of how an ingenious optical device evolved from a toy-like curiosity into a precision scientific instrument, all in a few years. In transcending the limits of human vision, the telescope transformed humanity’s view of itself and knowledge of the cosmos. Galileo plays a leading—but by no means solo—part in this riveting tale. He shares the stage with mathematicians, astronomers, and theologians from Paolo Sarpi to Johannes Kepler and Cardinal Bellarmine, sovereigns such as Rudolph II and James I, as well as craftsmen, courtiers, poets, and painters. Starting in the Netherlands, where a spectacle-maker created a spyglass with the modest magnifying power of three, the telescope spread like technological wildfire to Venice, Rome, Prague, Paris, London, and ultimately India and China. Galileo’s celestial discoveries—hundreds of stars previously invisible to the naked eye, lunar mountains, and moons orbiting Jupiter—were announced to the world in his revolutionary treatise Sidereus Nuncius. Combining science, politics, religion, and the arts, Galileo’s Telescope rewrites the early history of a world-shattering innovation whose visual power ultimately came to embody meanings far beyond the science of the stars. Praise for Galileo’s Telescope “One of the most fascinating stories in the history of science.” —Mark Archer, The Wall Street Journal “In broad outline, the story of Galileo and the first use of a telescope in astronomy is well known. Bucciantini, Camerota, and Giudice take a new look at this seminal event by focusing on how the news spread across Europe and how it was received. Their well-written narrative examines the central issues using papers, paintings, letters, a An innovative exploration of the development of a revolutionary optical device and how it changed the world.Between 1608 and 1610 the canopy of the night sky changed forever, ripped open by an object created almost by accident: a cylinder with lenses at both ends. Galileo's Telescope tells the story of how an ingenious optical device evolved from a toy-like curiosity into a precision scientific instrument, all in a few years. In transcending the limits of human vision, the telescope transformed humanity's view of itself and knowledge of the cosmos.Galileo plays a leading—but by no means solo—part in this riveting tale. He shares the stage with mathematicians, astronomers, and theologians from Paolo Sarpi to Johannes Kepler and Cardinal Bellarmine, sovereigns such as Rudolph II and James I, as well as craftsmen, courtiers, poets, and painters. Starting in the Netherlands, where a spectacle-maker created a spyglass with the modest magnifying power of three, the telescope spread like technological wildfire to Venice, Rome, Prague, Paris, London, and ultimately India and China. Galileo's celestial discoveries—hundreds of stars previously invisible to the naked eye, lunar mountains, and moons orbiting Jupiter—were announced to the world in his revolutionary treatise Sidereus Nuncius.Combining science, politics, religion, and the arts, Galileo's Telescope rewrites the early history of a world-shattering innovation whose visual power ultimately came to embody meanings far beyond the science of the stars.Praise for Galileo's Telescope“One of the most fascinating stories in the history of science.” —Mark Archer, The Wall Street Journal“In broad outline, the story of Galileo and the first use of a telescope in astronomy is well known. Bucciantini, Camerota, and Giudice take a new look at this seminal event by focusing on how the news spread across Europe and how it was received. Their well-written narrative examines the central issues using papers, paintings, letters, and other contemporary documents... After four centuries [Galileo's] reputation has been thoroughly vindicated.” —D. E. Hogg, Choice An innovative exploration of the development of a revolutionary optical device and how it changed the world. Between 1608 and 1610 the canopy of the night sky changed forever, ripped open by an object created almost by a cylinder with lenses at both ends.Galileos Telescopetells the story of how an ingenious optical device evolved from a toy-like curiosity into a precision scientific instrument, all in a few years. In transcending the limits of human vision, the telescope transformed humanitys view of itself and knowledge of the cosmos.Galileo plays a leadingbut by no means solopart in this riveting tale. He shares the stage with mathematicians, astronomers, and theologians from Paolo Sarpi to Johannes Kepler and Cardinal Bellarmine, sovereigns such as Rudolph II and James I, as well as craftsmen, courtiers, poets, and painters. Starting in the Netherlands, where a spectacle-maker created a spyglass with the modest magnifying power of three, the telescope spread like technological wildfire to Venice, Rome, Prague, Paris, London, and ultimately India and China. Galileos celestial discoverieshundreds of stars previously invisible to the naked eye, lunar mountains, and moons orbiting Jupiterwere announced to the world in his revolutionary treatiseSidereus Nuncius.Combining science, politics, religion, and the arts,Galileos Telescoperewrites the early history of a world-shattering innovation whose visual power ultimately came to embody meanings far beyond the science of the stars. Praise for Galileos Telescope One of the most fascinating stories in the history of science. Mark Archer,The Wall Street Journal In broad outline, the story of Galileo and the first use of a telescope in astronomy is well known. Bucciantini, Camerota, and Giudice take a new look at this seminal event by focusing on how the news spread across Europe and how it was received. Their well-written narrative examines the central issues using papers, paintings, letters, and other contemporary documents... After four centuries [Galileos] reputation has been thoroughly vindicated. D. E. Hogg,Choice Between 1608 And 1610 The Canopy Of The Night Sky Changed Forever, Ripped Open By An Object Created Almost By Accident: A Cylinder With Lenses At Both Ends. Galileo{u2019}s Telescope Tells The Story Of How An Ingenious Optical Device Evolved From A Toy-like Curiosity Into A Precision Scientific Instrument, All In A Few Years. In Transcending The Limits Of Human Vision, The Telescope Transformed Humanity{u2019}s View Of Itself And Knowledge Of The Cosmos. Galileo Plays A Leading--but By No Means Solo--part In This Riveting Tale. He Shares The Stage With Mathematicians, Astronomers, And Theologians From Paolo Sarpi To Johannes Kepler And Cardinal Bellarmine, Sovereigns Such As Rudolph Ii And James I, As Well As Craftsmen, Courtiers, Poets, And Painters. Starting In The Netherlands, Where A Spectacle-maker Created A Spyglass With The Modest Magnifying Power Of Three, The Telescope Spread Like Technological Wildfire To Venice, Rome, Prague, Paris, London, And Ultimately India And China. Galileo{u2019}s Celestial Discoveries--hundreds Of Stars Previously Invisible To The Naked Eye, Lunar Mountains, And Moons Orbiting Jupiter--were Announced To The World In His Revolutionary Treatise Sidereus Nuncius. Combining Science, Politics, Religion, And The Arts, Galileo{u2019}s Telescope Rewrites The Early History Of A World-shattering Innovation Whose Visual Power Ultimately Came To Embody Meanings Far Beyond The Science Of The Stars.--book Jacket. Prologue -- From The Low Countries -- The Venetian Archipelago -- Breaking News : Glass And Envelopes -- In A Flash -- Peregrinations -- The Battle Of Prague -- Across The English Channel : Poets, Philosophers, And Astronomers -- Conquering France -- Milan : At The Court Of King Federico -- The Dark Skies Of Florence -- The Roman Mission -- In Motion : Portugal, India, China -- Epilogue. Massimo Bucciantini, Michele Camerota, Franco Giudice ; Translated By Catherine Bolton. Translated From The Italian. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Spesso descritta in modo lineare e al limite della banalit, l'invenzione del telescopio assume qui, grazie anche alla pubblicazione di numerose lettere e documenti d'archivio inediti, i tratti di una storia pi complicata e sofferta, dove in primo piano non c' solo Galileo. Con lui, protagonisti sono matematici, astronomi, filosofi e teologi come Paolo Sarpi, Johannes Kepler e il cardinale Bellarmino, ma anche artigiani, uomini di corte, ambasciatori, nunzi pontifici e sovrani come Rodolfo II, Enrico IV e Giacomo I, insieme a poeti e artisti della levatura di John Donne e Jan Brueghel. Una storia avvincente, raccontata istante per istante, dove la potenza visiva del nuovo strumento fin per incarnare significati che andavano ben oltre la scienza degli astri. La metafora dell'occhiale dalla vista lunga era troppo seducente e scandalosa per restare racchiusa dentro i confini di un semplice avviso astronomico. List of Illustrations, Plates, and Maps Prologue 1. From the Low Countries 2. The Venetian Archipelago 3. Breaking News: Glass and Envelopes 4. In a Flash 5. Peregrinations 6. The Battle of Prague 7. Across the English Channel: Poets, Philosophers, and Astronomers 8. Conquering France 9. Milan: At the Court of “King” Federico 10. The Dark Skies of Florence 11. The Roman Mission 12. In Motion: Portugal, India, China Epilogue Notes References Credits Acknowledgments Index Prologue From the Low Countries The Venetian archipelago Breaking news : lenses and envelopes In a flash Peregrinations The battle of Prague Across the English Channel : poets, philosophers, and astronomers Setting out to conquer France Milan : at the court of "King" Federico The dark skies of Florence Roman mission In motion : Portugal, India, China Epilogue.

Between 1608 and 1610 the canopy of the night sky was ripped open by an object created almost by accident: a cylinder with lenses at both ends. Galileo's Telescope tells how this ingenious device evolved into a precision instrument that would transcend the limits of human vision and transform humanity's view of its place in the cosmos.

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