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An Interim Report on a Census of Galileo's Sunspot Letters

Mayer, Thomas F.

History of science, 2012-06, Vol.50 (2), p.155-196 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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An Interim Report on a Census of Galileo's Sunspot Letters
Author: Mayer, Thomas F.
Subjects: 17th century ; Astronomy ; Galilei, Galileo ; History ; History of science and technology ; Library collections ; Physical sciences and techniques ; Religious persecution ; Science history
Is Part Of: History of science, 2012-06, Vol.50 (2), p.155-196
Description: Only in 2010 did a complete English translation finally appear, bolstered by an excellent study of his controversy with the Jesuit astronomer Christoph Scheiner in which the book played a central role.1 Otherwise, it has attracted attention recently mainly for its plates.2 In addition to the dispute with Scheiner which no doubt helped to change the initially positive attitude of Jesuit scientists to Galileo, Sunspot letters more than his Dialogue on the two chief world systems caused his troubles with the Roman Inquisition. M in circle, £210, "NO(orND) 1-1- cat e/M/131" and "LC/1/2"; in pencil inside rear cover "F 1 83895" top L corner, Folger call no. bei., Folger bp, "7471" stamped lower R corner. 2.38) Washington, D.C.; Library of Congress, Rare Book/Special Collections QB525 .G2 copy 1 Physical: Binding marbled paper over card; spine title "Galilei Istoria delle macchie" on red leather stamp and "Roma 1613" on black; "QB 525.
Publisher: London, England: SAGE Publications
Language: English

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