Galileo Collection (page 8)

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Flemish colored engraving, 1695

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist. Line engraving, 1624, by Ottavio Leoni

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642).Galileo (left) conversing with Ptolemy (center) and Copernicus: engraved frontispiece to Galileos " Dialogo... sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, " 1632

GALILEOs MICROSCOPE. 6) Zacharias Janssens compound microscope, 1590; 7) Galileos microscope; 18) Galileos thermoscope

GALILEO: DIALOGO, 1632. Galileo (left) conversing with Ptolemy (center) and Copernicus. Engraved frontispiece to Galileo Galileis Dialogo...sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mundo, Florence, Italy, 1632

Cosimo II Medici / Thevet
COSIMO II DE MEDICI Grand Duke of Tuscany, son of Fernando I, ruler of Florence, protector of Galileo Date: 1590 -1621

Galileos pendulum clock (engraving, 19th C)
Galileos pendulum clock. Engraving of the first pendulum clock, designed by Galileo (1564-1642). This engraving appeared in Sir Robert Balls Great Astronomers of 1895

Engraving of Galileos pendulum clock
Galileos pendulum clock. Engraving of the first pendulum clock, designed by Galileo (1564-1642). This nineteenth century engraving appeared in Sir Robert Balls Great Astronomers of 1895

Galileos pendulum clock (first drawing)

Galileo navigation satellite network. Artwork of six of the navigation satellites of the European Galileo network. Their orbits around the Earth are shown in yellow

Galileo navigation satellite being prepared for launch. This is GIOVE-A, the first test satellite for the European Galileo satellite navigation system. It was previously known as GSTB-V2/A

Galileo navigation satellites
Galileo navigation satellite network. Artwork of several navigation satellites for the European Galileo network, orbiting over Europe (reflection, top right, shows the Mediterranean Sea)

Galileo spacecraft burning up in Jupiters upper atmosphere, artwork. The Galileo spacecraft was launched in 1989, and entered orbit around Jupiter in 1995 to study the Jovian system

Octagonal dome of the Galileo National Telescope

Galileo navigation satellite launch. First Galileo navigation satellite launch. The payload on top of this rocket is GIOV-A, the first of the European Galileo navigation satellites

Orbits of Galileo spacecraft around Jupiter
Galileo spacecrafts orbital map. Diagram showing the orbital plan for the Galileo spacecraft as it explores Jupiter and its inner moons

Galileos Jupiter probe speeding toward the planet
Galileo atmospheric probe approaching Jupiter. The Galileo spacecraft deployed this small atmospheric probe on July 13 1995. The probe will enter Jupiters atmosphere on 7 December 1995

Galileos pendulum observations, 1582
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian scientist, observing the pendulum-like swinging of a lamp in Pisa Cathedral, Italy, in 1582

Luyts manuscript frontispiece
Luyts manuscript. Frontispiece of Astronomica Institutio, an astronomical paper published by the Dutch astronomer Jan Luyts in 1692. Luyts himself is pictured working at centre

Galileo, Italian astronomer
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian astronomer and physicist. In 1610, Galileo was the first person to use a telescope for astronomical studies

Galileo Galilei. Historical portrait of the Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). In 1610, Galileo was the first person to use a telescope for astronomical studies

Galileo and Milton, historical artwork. This meeting, between the English poet John Milton (1608-1674, left) and the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564-1642, right)

ENEIDE mission to the ISS, artwork

Galileos falling bodies experiment

Galileo navigation satellite, artwork
Galileo navigation satellites. Artwork of navigation satellites for the European Galileo satellite navigation network in orbit about the Earth

1731 Johann Scheuchzer telescopes
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) Keplerian telescopes (cropped section of a larger image)

Jupiter and its moons, 17th century
The moons of Jupiter. 17th century diagram showing how the changes in the observed positions of the moons of Jupiter could be explained by their relative orbits

1731 Johann Scheuchzer astronomy orbits
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) astronomy the heavens revealing the glory of God, folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of

Dante Alighieri poet wrote Divine Comedy
Dante Aligheiri, poet (May/June c. 1265 - September 14th, 1321). A class of robots designed to explore within volcanoes and outer space have been named after the poet that envisioned a descent to

Inactive comet passing Saturn, artwork
Inactive comet passing Saturn, computer artwork. Comets are composed of rock, dust, ice and other frozen gases. As they approach the Sun they warm up and gases and other debris are ejected

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

14th century theological cosmography. Close-up of a geocentric depiction of the Universe that has a T-O (orbis terrarum) map of the Earth at centre

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Italian mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Drawing, c1624, by Ottavio Leoni

Lunar surface sketched by Galileo
A sketch of the lunar surface made by Galileo and originally published in his book Siderius Nuncius in 1610

Tomb of Galileo, Santa Croce church, Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Science / Galileo / Lamp
The lamp in Pisa cathedral which inspired Galileos pendulum

Galileo as a Youth
GALILEO GALILEI, as a youth, is sent by his father from Firenze to Pisa, there to study medicine

Galileo / Milton Visits
John Milton visiting Galileo

Galileo / Telescope / Study
Galileo calculates the magnification of his telescope

Galileo / Denies Findings
Galileo denies the movement of the Earth to the judges of the Holy Office

Galileo / Jupiter`s Satel
Galileo shows the satellites of Jupiter to Venetian senators

Galileo / Church at Pisa
GALILEO GALILEI Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist in a church in Pisa, Italy, where he was born

Galileo / His Instruments
A selection of Galileos instruments

Ferdinand II de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, patron of the arts and pupil of Galileo, seen here with his consort and cousin, Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694)

Galileo on trial
Italian mathematician, physicist and astronomer, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Before Pope Urban VIII when on trial for heresy

Galileo / Birthplace / Pisa
his birthplace at Pisa

Galileo / Tower / Padua
the tower at Padova (Padua) where many of his observations were made

Galileo Galilei / Milton
GALILEO GALILEI Italian astronomer, visited by the English poet John Milton at the villa d Arcetri, near Firenze, Italy, in 1638

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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.