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Galilei, Galileo
1564
1642
Galileo
Galilei, G. (Galileo)
Kepler, Johannes
1571
1630
Keppler, Johann
Kepler, Jan
Kepler, Johann
Kepler, Iogann
Kepler, John
Kepler, J. (Johannes)
Carlos, Edward Stafford
1842
1927
07005111
The sidereal messenger of Galileo Galilei : $b and a part of the preface to Kepler's Dioptrics containing the original account of Galileo's astronomical discoveries
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"The Sidereal Messenger of Galileo Galilei" by Galileo Galilei is a scientific publication written in the early 17th century. This work details Galileo's groundbreaking astronomical discoveries made through his improved telescope, which revolutionized the study of the cosmos. The text focuses on various celestial phenomena, including the observation of the Moon's surface and his discovery of Jupiter's satellites, which played a vital role in advancing the Copernican model of the solar system. The opening of the text introduces Galileo's passion for celestial observation, sparked by the invention of the telescope. It recounts his early successes, detailing the construction of his own telescope and the clarity it provided in observing the Moon's rugged surface, which contradicted the long-held belief in its smoothness. Additionally, Galileo expresses excitement over his observations of four previously unknown celestial bodies orbiting Jupiter, which he names the "Medicean Stars." He invites fellow astronomers to verify his findings, setting the stage for a transformative period in astronomy that challenged existing paradigms regarding the structure of the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Astronomy -- Early works to 1800
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