"This fine translation is a god-send. . . . Surely you want to read what Galileo wrote. If so buy this book. Van Helden's introduction is scholarly; no one knows more about Galileo's telescope; the translation is superb; Van Helden's review of the reception of the "Sidereal Messenger" is profound; t[...]

This generous selection from Galileo's writings contains all the essential texts. Newly translated by Mark Davie and William R. Shea, the contents include full representation from his scientific masterpieces, his contributions to the debate on science and religion, and key documents from his trial [...]

"If they had seen what we see, they would have judged as we judge." -- Galileo Galilei
In every age there are courageous people who break with tradition to explore new ideas and challenge accepted truths. Galileo Galilei was just such a man--a genius--and the first to turn the telescope to the s[...]

This 1967 edition of the "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems" is a revision of a 1953 edition. It includes a foreword by Albert Einstein, which is presented in en face German and English versions. The translation itself is based on the definitive National Edition prepared under the dire[...]

Galileo Galilei was a great scientist, and therefore not afraid of causing controversy, even if he had to pay a great price. His public advocacy of the Copernican over the Aristotelian system of the universe flew directly in the face of biblical authority and ecclesiastical tradition. Condemned and [...]

"I, Galileo, son of the late Vincenzio Galilei, Florentine, aged seventy years ...kneeling before you Most Eminent and Reverend Lord Cardinals ...I abjure, curse, detest the aforesaid errors and heresies."Galileo Galilei in Rome, 22 June 1633, before the men of the Inquisition.In the small village o[...]

Die Erde steht nicht im Mittelpunkt des Universums. Diese aufsehenerregende These kann der geniale Physiker und Naturforscher Galileo Galilei im Italien des 17. Jahrhunderts mit der Erfindung eines neuen Fernrohrs beweisen und zieht damit den Zorn der Kirche auf sich. Diese befürchtet mit der Abwen[...]

For Da jorden stod stille mottok Atle Næss Brageprisen for beste fagbok i 2001. Fortellingen om Galileo Galileis liv og tid, om hans epokegjørende eksperimenter og oppdagelser, om hans stillhet og ærekjærhet, om fyrstehuset Medici, hans beskyttere, om fiender og venner i striden for sannheten - [...]

Breven om solfläckarna (första upplaga 1613), är Galileos mest personliga verk och ger en nutida läsare möjlighet att på nära håll följa honom som vetenskapsman. Bankiren Marcus Welser i Augsburg inleder brevväxlingen i januari 1612 genom att utbe sig Galileos synpunkter på jesuitpatern S[...]