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| Paper: |
Galileo Reader and Annotator |
| Volume: |
441, The Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena VI |
| Page: |
43 |
| Authors: |
Besomi, O. |
| Abstract: |
In his readings, Galileo made frequent use of annotations. Here, I
will offer a general glance at them by discussing the case of the
annotations to the Libra astronomica published in 1619 by
Orazio Grassi, a Jesuit mathematician of the Collegio Romano. The
annotations directly reflect Galileo's reaction to Grassi's book in a
heated debate between the two astronomers. Galileo and Grassi had
opposite ideas about the nature of the comets, which resulted in
different scientific and theological implications. The annotations
represent the starting point for Galileo's reply to the Libra,
namely Il Saggiatore, which was published four years later and
dedicated to the new pope Urban VIII. |
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