Novae Coelestium Orbium Theoricae congruentes cum observationibus N. Copernici

by Giovanni Antonio Magini

$9,850 · Offered by Martayan Lan

First edition of New Theories of the Celestial Orbs Agreeing with the Observations of Copernicus, Magini's principal astronomical treatise. The work is of interest for the 16th century reception of Copernicus, whom Magini admired; and although he endorsed the unprecedented accuracy of Copernicus’ calculation of celestial movements he nevertheless publically..... More

• Binding: Leather

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