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Tercentenary of the telescope spans Galileo and famed devices
The piece traces the telescope's history from Hans Lipperhey's workshop discovery to Galileo's landmark observations in 1609 1610. It notes Medici patronage Venice Pisa and the French court reaction with poetic flourishes and anecdotal scenes. It also highlights Galileo's legacy in his native Pisa including the famed lamp anecdote and the leaning tower as tourist interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mexico
Holland
Italy
Hans Lipperhey
Middle i
Stev
Marquis Spinola
Prince of Nassau
Galileo
Moon
Belisario Vinta
Pisa
Perenture
Jupiter
Tuscany
Florence
France
Flanders
Germany
Mana de” Medici
Henri
Bourbon
Venice
Girolamo Sirturo
San Mark's
Sirturo
Cathedral of
Egypt
Messina