Abstract
The essay shows how the telescope, in Galileo's hands, became a scientific instrument that, for the first time, moved the optical horizon beyond the ordinary limits of visibility. And it emphasizes how Galileoss extraordinary astronomical discoveries, in revealing a "new heaven," aroused enthusiasm and admiration, but also, is the case with the poet John Donne, dismay and apprehension.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] The telescope and the new celestial world |
|---|---|
| Original language | Italian |
| Title of host publication | La città del Sole. Arte barocca e pensiero scientifico nella Roma di Urbano VIII |
| Editors | Filippo Camerota |
| Pages | 22-29 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- Telescope, Galileo, astronomical discoveries, John Donne
- Telescopio, Galileo, scoperte astronomiche, John Donne