Galileo: Searcher Of The Heavens (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436686945)

""Galileo: Searcher Of The Heavens"" is a biographical book written by Emile Namer. The book revolves around the life of Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who played a significant role in the scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries. The book delves into Galileo's early life, education, and his passion for astronomy. It also explores his groundbreaking discoveries, including his observations of the moons of Jupiter, the phases of Venus, and his use of the telescope to study the universe. The book also covers Galileo's conflicts with the Catholic Church, which led to his house arrest and his eventual death. Namer's book provides an insightful look into the life and work of Galileo, highlighting his contributions to the field of astronomy and his impact on the scientific community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Emile Namer
ISBN-10: 1436686946
ISBN-13: 9781436686945
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d