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[Earth-centered universe, with orbits of moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the firmament in concentric circles]

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Illus. and text in: De caelo / Aristoteles. Venice : B. Locatellus for O. Scotus, 1495.

Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 255.

The Moon has always been a magical and mystical object for people throughout history. It is the 2nd brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Since prehistoric times, the Moon has been an object of fascination, awe, and worship. The Moon has its influence on our culture through music, theater, literature, and more.

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celestial bodies astronomy italy venice book illustrations venice italy universe orbits moon mercury venus mars jupiter saturn firmament circles vintage illustration finding our place in the cosmos from galileo to sagan and beyond rare books engraving library of congress
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label_outline Explore Firmament, Orbits, Finding Our Place In The Cosmos From Galileo To Sagan And Beyond

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celestial bodies astronomy italy venice book illustrations venice italy universe orbits moon mercury venus mars jupiter saturn firmament circles vintage illustration finding our place in the cosmos from galileo to sagan and beyond rare books engraving library of congress