SCHEINER, Christoph (1575-1650). Physicist and astronomer
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SCHEINER, Christoph (1575-1650). Physicist and astronomer
SCHEINER, Christoph (1575-1650). Physicist and astronomer in Ingolstadt. Projecting the image of the Sun through a refracting telescope on to a screen in order to study sunpots. Engraving
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1575 1650 Astronomer Astronomical Astronomy Christoph Ciencia Ciencias Cient Fica Cient Ficas Cientca Cientcas Cientco Cientcos Cientifico Cientificos Engravings Germanic Germanics Germans Ingolstadt Invention Inventions Inventor Inventors Jesuit Living Order Physicist Projecting Screen Study Telescope Telescopes Europeans Refracting Scheiner
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This engraving depicts the renowned Jesuit scholar, Christoph Scheiner (1575-1650), in his living quarters at the University of Ingolstadt, engrossed in the study of solar phenomena. Scheiner, a German physicist and astronomer, is shown projecting the image of the Sun onto a screen using a refracting telescope. The innovative use of this telescope allowed him to observe and document sunspots with unprecedented clarity, contributing significantly to the understanding of solar activity. This groundbreaking discovery marked a pivotal moment in the history of astronomy and the development of telescopic technology. The image is rendered in stark contrast, with the horizontal engravings highlighting the intricacies of the scientific instruments and the focused intensity of Scheiner's investigation. The scene captures the spirit of intellectual curiosity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that characterized the European scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries. Scheiner's pioneering work laid the foundation for future astronomical discoveries and cemented his place in the annals of scientific history.
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