Defending Copernicus and Galileo
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"Defending Copernicus and Galileo" by Maurice Finocchiaro is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Galileo's trial over his theories on the Earth's motion ended with his condemnation by the Inquisition. This book judiciously compares and contrasts that trial and the subsequent controversy over the rightness of that condemnation continuing to our day.
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"Defending Copernicus and Galileo" by Maurice Finocchiaro is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: General Astronomy
Author: Maurice Finocchiaro
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
Galileo's trial over his theories on the Earth's motion ended with his condemnation by the Inquisition. This book judiciously compares and contrasts that trial and the subsequent controversy over the rightness of that condemnation continuing to our day.
| Author | Maurice Finocchiaro |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Published | 2010-02-17 |
| ISBN-13 | 9789048132003 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 350 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | General Astronomy |
| Series | Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 350 pages
Language: English
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