Basic knowledge of the history of moderna history, above all of XVIIth century. history of science.
The Course aims to illustrate some aspects and problems concerning the birth of telescopic astronomy
Galileo's Telescope. The birth of new astronomy
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1)G. Galilei, Sidereus Nuncius, Marsilio editore, 2)A. Battistini, Galileo, Il Mulino editore 3)M. Bucciantini - F. Giudice - M. Camerota, Il telescopio di Galileo. Una storia europea (Einaudi editore)
Lectures
written or oral exam.
Timetable: Wedn. 14-16, Thur. 14-16, Frid. 14-16, From: 2014, 1 october