Title
Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe and giving greater weight to Tycho's system, right, than to that of Copernicus
Caption
Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe and giving greater weight to Tycho's system, right, than to that of Copernicus. Ptolemy's system is discarded at her feet. From Riccioli "Almagestum Novum", Bologna, 1651
Date
17th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07108_0460000740
License type
Rights managed
Available size
23,5Mb (2,7Mb) / 7,7in x 11,8in / 2323 x 3543 (300dpi)