The first publication by Galileo Galilei has set a new auction record for the celebrated astronomer, selling for $1.5 million at Christie's.

The compass is an age-old symbol that has acquired various meanings throughout history. Representing guidance and direction, this symbol not only appeals to avid explorers but also resonates with ...

Operations of the geometric and military compass, 1606 / Galileo Galilei ; translated, with an introd., by Stillman Drake Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Object Details Author Galilei, Galileo ...

Ancient Greek Geometry. The ancient Greeks excelled at geometry, placing special emphasis on constructions created with a compass and straightedge.

Operations of the geometric and military compass, 1606 / Galileo Galilei ; translated, with an introduction, by Stillman Drake Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Object Details Author Galilei, ...