Specifications
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| ISBN 13 | 9783031706134 |
| ISBN 10 | 3031706137 |
| Author | Ivan Malara |
| Book Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of Galileo Galilei’s engagement with the Almagest, Claudius Ptolemy’s second-century scientific work on the motions of stars and planetary paths. Contrary to the belief that Galileo had little |
| About the Author | Ivan Malara is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Milan, Italy. His current research focuses on Galileo Galilei’s reception of Ptolemy, with a general interest in exploring the intricate tapestry of sources that may have influenced Galileo’s work. |
| Publication Date | 2024-11-21 |
| Number of Pages | 129 pages |
Galileo and the Almagest, c.1589-1592: How Ptolemaic Astronomy Influenced Galileo’s Early Writings on Motion
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