Galileo Collection

GALILEO: MOON. Sketches by Galileo of the moon as he saw it through the telescope, from his book The Starry Messenger, 1610

Carl Sagan, US astronomer
Carl Edward Sagan (1934-1996), US astronomer and astrochemist. Sagan was a consultant and adviser to NASA, and worked on the Apollo mission, as well as the Mariner, Viking, Voyager

Galileos Telescope
Galileos telescope

The Earth & Moon
During its flight, NASA?s Galileo spacecraft returned images of the Earth and Moon. Separate images of the Earth and Moon were combined to generate this view

The Earth & Moon
During its flight, NASA?s Galileo spacecraft returned images of the Earth and Moon from the Galileo spacecraft. Separate images of the Earth and Moon were combined to generate this view

Galileo Images the Moon
This view of the Moons north pole is a mosaic assembled from 18 images taken by Galileos imaging system through a green filter as the spacecraft flew by on December 7, 1992

The Earth and Moon
During its flight, the Galileo spacecraft returned images of the Earth and Moon. Separate images of the Earth and Moon were combined to generate this view

SUSTERMANS, Joost (1597-1681). Portrait of Galileo Galilei. ca. mid. 17th c. Detail. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Florence. Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Gallery)

Galileo Demonstrates
GALILEO GALILEI demonstrates his astronomical theories to a monk who isn t at all sure that he wants to know

MILTON VISITING GALILEO. John Milton visiting Galileo Galilei during Miltons Italian tour of 1638-1639. Line engraving after a painting by Annibale Gatti

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist. Under house arrest. Mezzotint, 19th century, after a painting, c1820, by Jean Antoine Laurent

Galileo Ferraris
GALILEO FERRARIS Italian physicist, discoverer of the rotating magnetic field. Date: 1847 - 1897

Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum
Double Hemisphere Map 1662, Blaeu, Joan

Milton visiting Galileo when a prisoner of the Inquisition, 1847. Artist: Hart, Solomon Alexander (1806-1881)
Milton visiting Galileo when a prisoner of the Inquisition, 1847. Private Collection

1731 Johann Scheuchzer planet orbit C008 / 8008
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel (1674-1748)

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Galileo attempting to defend his belief in the heliocentric solar system before the Inquisition in Rome, 1633. Hand colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Galileo & Cosmo De Medic
Galileo shows the satellites of Jupiter to Cosimo de Medici

Cver of the work Dialogo di Galileo Galilei
" Cver of the work " Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo. Ferd. II. Grand. Duca di Toscana". Copy of an engraving by Stefano della Bella (1632). Engraving."

Galileo / Padua / Observtry
his observatory at Padova (Padua)

Galileo Galilei, Italian physicist and astronomer
Galileo Galilei. Engraving of Galileo Galilei(1564-1642), Italian astronomer and physicist. In1610 he became the first person to use a telescopefor astronomical studies

Galileo Galilei's sketch of what he called the 'triple nature' of Saturn
5311878 Galileo Galilei's sketch of what he called the 'triple nature' of Saturn; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei's sketch of what he called the 'triple nature' of Saturn)

Sciences and scientists: Portrait of Galileo Galilei dit Galilee, Italian astronomer (1564-1642)
NWI4947224 Sciences and scientists: Portrait of Galileo Galilei dit Galilee, Italian astronomer (1564-1642). Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Sciences and scientists)

Francois de Noailles, Count d'Agen, musketeer, knight and ambassador, 1584-1645. Student of Galileo in Padua
FLO4572115 Francois de Noailles, Count d'Agen, musketeer, knight and ambassador, 1584-1645. Student of Galileo in Padua

Galilei Galileo recanting, 1880 (engraving)
533639 Galilei Galileo recanting, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Galilei Galileo (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system of the universe, 1655-1656
530360 Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system of the universe, 1655-1656. Engraving; (add.info.: Note Jupiter and its satellites, the phases of Venus)

Page of the ' Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam recentiorum
CUL4937116 Page of the ' Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam recentiorum: cui accesserunt Galilei Nuncius sidereus, and Johannis Kepleri Dioptrice"

Galileo Galilei demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747
533591 Galileo Galilei demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747.; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer & mathematician

Frontispice of " Il Saggiatore" (The Essayer), 1623, Book of Galileo Galilei dit Galilee (1564-1642)
XEE5029159 Frontispice of " Il Saggiatore" (The Essayer), 1623, Book of Galileo Galilei dit Galilee (1564-1642); (add.info.: Frontispice of " Il Saggiatore" (The Essayer), 1623

Galileo's observation of sunspots. From Galileo Galilei Istoria, Rome 1613. Engraving
530345 Galileo's observation of sunspots. From Galileo Galilei Istoria, Rome 1613. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Galileo observing the swaying of the chandelier in Pisa Cathedral, c.1584 (engraving)
540685 Galileo observing the swaying of the chandelier in Pisa Cathedral, c.1584 (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer

Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640)
541730 Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640) Copernicus

Series of observations of the planet Saturn, 1656 (engraving)
541204 Series of observations of the planet Saturn, 1656 (engraving); (add.info.: These observations made by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687)

Galileo demonstrating his telescope
5311844 Galileo demonstrating his telescope; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Galileo demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and the Venetian Senators)

Cover for Opere de Galileo Galilei Linceo", 17th century (engraving)
CUL4864077 Cover for Opere de Galileo Galilei Linceo", 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei, called (1564-1642). Italian mathematician, physicist and astronomer

Sciences: Galilee (Galileo Galilei, 1564-1642) Italian physicist and astronomer
NWI4947061 Sciences: Galilee (Galileo Galilei, 1564-1642) Italian physicist and astronomer, defending his theory of the heliocentricite of the solar system before the Inquisition Court in Rome in

Cover of the ' Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam recentiorum
CUL4937125 Cover of the ' Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam recentiorum: cui accesserunt Galilei Nuncius sidereus, and Johannis Kepleri Dioptrice"

Planetary motion demonstration, 17th century (engraving)
864705 Planetary motion demonstration, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Planetary motion. Demonstration that an earthy substance and water will travel in a curved path together (left)

Galileo's 1611 drawing of lunar craters. (c1655) (engraving)
540239 Galileo's 1611 drawing of lunar craters. (c1655) (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1554-1642), Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist

Microscope composed by Galileo Galilei and made by Giuseppe Campani, 1650-1700 (cardboard, wood, metal and leather)
DEX5040791 Microscope composed by Galileo Galilei and made by Giuseppe Campani, 1650-1700 (cardboard, wood, metal and leather); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Page of the book " Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam recentiorum
CUL4847637 Page of the book " Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam recentiorum: cui accesserunt Galilei Nuncius sidereus

Statue of Galileo Galilei, dit Galilee (1564-1642), physicist, Italian astronomer
YOU4419656 Statue of Galileo Galilei, dit Galilee (1564-1642), physicist, Italian astronomer, Consider as the founder of modern physics and mechanics, Having perfected the astronomical bezel

Frontispice de " Discorsi e dimostrazioni matematiche intorno a due nuove scienze attenenti alla mecanica ed ai
XEE5029160 Frontispice de " Discorsi e dimostrazioni matematiche intorno a due nuove scienze attenenti alla mecanica ed ai movimenti locati" (Leiden)

Statue of Galileo, 1860
1577571 Statue of Galileo, 1860; (add.info.: Statue of Galileo.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609, 19th century (engraving)
540675 Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: In this artist's reconstruction Galileo, Italian astronomer)

Galileo's observation of the star cluster in Orion and of the Praesepe cluster, 17th century (engraving)
531623 Galileo's observation of the star cluster in Orion and of the Praesepe cluster, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Originally published in his Sidereus Nuncius 1610)

Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1870 (engraving)
541121 Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist)

Portrait of Galileo Galilei dit Galilee (1564 - 1642) - Anonymous painting - Lastra a Signa, villa selva, Italy
XEE5027029 Portrait of Galileo Galilei dit Galilee (1564 - 1642) - Anonymous painting - Lastra a Signa, villa selva, Italy; (add.info)

The path of a projectile shown as a circular arc
5311833 The path of a projectile shown as a circular arc; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the path of a projectile shown as a circular arc)

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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.