Celestial novelties on the eve of the scientific revolution
Subtitle: 1540-1630
By: edited by Dario Tessicini and Patrick J. Boner
Series: Biblioteca di Galilæana -- 3
Publisher: L.S. Olschki
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Firenze
Language: eng; fre; ita
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9788822262547
Subjects: Comets; Astronomy; History
Description: Comets, 'new stars' and other unexpected celestial phenomena up to Galileo's telescopic discoveries have attracted the interest of historians of science, intellectual and cultural historians. These early modern 'celestial novelties' constitute the main subject of this volume, whose aim is to shed light on their reception and interpretation in science, natural philosophy, medicine, and their wider impact on European society.--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Texts in English, French, and Italian.