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GALILEO: SIDEREUS, 1610. Title-page of the first edition of Galileo Galileis Sidereus Nuncius
GALILEO: SIDEREUS, 1610.
Title-page of the first edition of Galileo Galileis Sidereus Nuncius, in which Galileo described the invention and use of the telescope for astronomical purposes, with discoveries of the mountainous surface of the moon, the stars in the Milky Way, and the satellites of Jupiter. Published in Venice, Italy, 1610
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1610 First Edition Galilei Galileo Scientific Revolution Titlepage Sidereus Nuncius
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our captivating selection of greeting cards from the Media Storehouse range. This exquisite design features the title page of Galileo Galilei's groundbreaking work, "Sidereus Nuncius" (Starry Messenger), published in 1610. Witness the awe-inspiring image of Galileo's telescope, which revolutionized astronomy and forever changed our perspective of the universe. Share the wonders of the cosmos with your loved ones through this thoughtful and intellectual greeting card, perfect for any occasion.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the title-page of Galileo Galilei's groundbreaking work, "Sidereus Nuncius" published in 1610. A true masterpiece of scientific literature, this first edition revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and propelled Galileo into the annals of history as one of the greatest astronomers. Intriguingly, this seminal text unveils Galileo's remarkable invention and utilization of the telescope for astronomical purposes. Through his meticulous observations, he unveiled astonishing discoveries that forever changed our perception of celestial bodies. Among these revelations were vivid descriptions of the mountainous surface on Earth's moon, unveiling its hidden secrets to an awe-struck world. Moreover, within these pages lie accounts detailing stars scattered across the Milky Way galaxy—a revelation that shattered long-held beliefs about a single universe centered around Earth. Additionally, Sidereus Nuncius introduced us to Jupiter's four largest moons or satellites—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto—an extraordinary finding that challenged established notions about planetary systems. Published in Venice during a time when scientific inquiry was flourishing amidst societal change and intellectual curiosity known as the Scientific Revolution—this book stands as a testament to human ingenuity and relentless pursuit for knowledge. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image capturing history frozen in time—the intricate details on this title-page transport us back to an era where exploration knew no bounds—and remind us how one man's insatiable thirst for discovery can reshape our understanding of existence itself.
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