Scientific Revolution Collection (page 8)

Nicolaus Copernicus on a Polish banknote
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), Polish astronomer, on a one thousand Sloty banknote. Copernicus was the first astronomer to formulate a scientifically-based heliocentric cosmology that displaced

Copernican solar system, 1690 artwork. This heliocentric (Sun-centred) solar system was proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543

Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian astronomer and physicist. Galileo was the first to successfully use a telescope to observe the heavens, discovering new stars, mountains on the Moon

Conrad Gessners nature collection
Collection of Conrad Gessner (1516-1565), coloured artwork. Gessner was a Swiss naturalist, and his collection was located in Zurich, Switzerland

Andreas Vesalius, Belgian anatomist
Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), Belgian anatomist, with anatomical equipment and books. Vesalius is most famous for the 1543 publication of his lectures in the book De Corporis Humani Fabrica

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

NICOLAUS COPERNICUS (1473-1543). Polish astronomer. Observing the skies at night. After the painting by Otto Brausewetter (1835-1904)

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The Scientific Revolution: Unveiling the Secrets of the Universe In the late 16th century, a wave of intellectual curiosity swept across Europe, forever changing our understanding of the world. This period, known as the Scientific Revolution, witnessed groundbreaking discoveries and revolutionary ideas that challenged long-held beliefs. Johannes Kepler's model of the universe, depicted in his Mysterium Cosmographicum from 1596, presented a radical departure from traditional geocentric theories. With his sun-centered system, he paved the way for future astronomers to explore new frontiers. Galileo Galilei's sketches of the moon through his telescope in The Starry Messenger (1610) provided undeniable evidence against prevailing notions. His observations shattered centuries-old dogmas and propelled humanity towards an era where empirical evidence held greater sway than mere speculation. Nicolaus Copernicus' heliocentric theory gained momentum during this time. Depicted alongside Ptolemy in Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica (1660), Copernicus challenged conventional wisdom by placing the sun at the center of our solar system. Even amidst controversy and house arrest, Galileo Galilei continued to push boundaries. A line engraving captures John Milton visiting him during Miltons Italian tour in 1638-1639 – a testament to their shared pursuit of knowledge despite societal constraints. Andreas Vesalius revolutionized anatomical studies with De Humani Corporis Fabrica (1543). Woodcuts showcased intricate details like never before seen; they revealed hidden structures within our bodies that had previously eluded human comprehension. Isaac Newton's reflecting telescope from around 1670 exemplified his genius as both a physicist and mathematician. Through this instrument, he unraveled celestial mysteries and laid down foundations for modern optics. Robert Hooke's Micrographia (1665) introduced us to an entirely new world.