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495373 De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium by Nicolaus Copernicus and De Libris Revolutionum Nicolai Copernici Narratio Prima by Georg Johan Rheticus, two works in one volume, Basel, 1566-67 (see also by Swiss School, (16th century); 29.9x20.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the revolutions of the heavenly bodies, by Nicholas Copernicus (1473-1543) and On the books of discourse on the revolutions of Nicolaus Copernicus by Georg Johan Rheticus (1514-74)
Bound with primium mobile, Erasmus Oswald Schreckenfuchs
Basel: Heinrich Petri, 1566 and 1567); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 23681016
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Astrophysics Celestial Concentric Diagram Early Renaissance Humanism Humanist Movable Type Nicolaus Copernicus Orbit Orbits Physics Planets Polish Revolving Ring Rings Solar System Space Treatise Heavenly Bodies Northern Renaissance
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of scientific history - "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium" by Nicolaus Copernicus and "De Libris Revolutionum Nicolai Copernici Narratio Prima" by Georg Johan Rheticus. Published in Basel between 1566-67, this volume is a treasure trove of knowledge from the early Renaissance period. At first glance, the book's size (29.9x20.1 cm) may seem unassuming, but its contents revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Copernicus' groundbreaking work on the revolutions of heavenly bodies challenged prevailing beliefs about Earth's position in space. His theory proposed that the planets revolve around the sun rather than Earth being at the center. The intricate diagrams within these pages depict concentric orbits and planetary movements, providing visual evidence to support Copernicus' revolutionary ideas. The inclusion of Rheticus' narrative further enhances our understanding of this scientific breakthrough. Printed using movable type technology, this publication represents an important milestone in humanist scholarship and astrophysics during the Northern Renaissance era. It exemplifies how science and art converged to disseminate knowledge across borders. Today, we can appreciate this historic artifact as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of truth and discovery. Its significance extends beyond physics or astronomy; it symbolizes mankind's capacity for intellectual growth and progress throughout centuries.
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