{"product_id":"1582-astronomy-la-sfera-del-mondo-antique-astrologer-francesco-giuntini","title":"1582 ASTRONOMY LA SFERA DEL MONDO ANTIQUE astrologer Francesco Giuntini","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrancesco Giuntini (1523-1590)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Sfera del Mondo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLyon: Appresso Simforiano Beraud, 1582\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst edition, octavo, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eauthor portrait in woodcut medallion to title page; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eillustrated with text diagrams,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003elacking full page plate extraneous to the collation and one folding plate with parts of unconstructed volvelles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(all volvelles unconstructed in this copy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ebound in full later vellum, new endleaves; uncommon at auction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiuntini was a Carmelite mathematician and astronomer. This particular work gives testimony to the intellectual creep Copernicus's heliocentric model had made some decades after its initial appearance on the scene, even in catholic astronomy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In his diagram [as seen on page 19 of the present work], Giuntini depicts the planetary system established by Copernicus. [...] \u003cbr\u003ePreceding and following this diagram is Giuntini's brief description of the heliocentric theory: a central sun, above which are the 'heavens' of Mercury and Venus, the earth with its triple motion and lunar satellite, the 'heavens of Mars, Jove and Saturn, followed by the immobile eighth sphere. This 'opinione,' says Giuntini, is that previously held by Aristarchus Samius. [...] \u003cbr\u003eThat Giuntini was friendly toward the hypothesis is also implied by the high regard in which he held Copernicus and his early followers. [...]\u003cbr\u003eTo praise both Reinhold and Copernicus, to publish ephemerides based upon the heliocentric interpretation, and to present perhaps the earliest description and diagram of this interpretation to be printed in Italian, is evidence of a friendly interest in the Copernican hypothesis.\"\u003cbr\u003e(Quoted from Grant McColley's \"Francesco Giuntini and the Copernican Hypothesis,\" published in Popular Astronomy, vol. 45, page 70, February 1937.)\u003cbr\u003e--------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea-z8, A8, B2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 4 1\/2 by 6 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText in Italian\u003cbr\u003e================================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52272419406126,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/205536-002jpg.jpg?v=1783114975","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/1582-astronomy-la-sfera-del-mondo-antique-astrologer-francesco-giuntini","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}