28 JAN 2012 by ideonexus

 Space Extends Everywhere

That the machine of Heaven is not a hard and impervious body full of various real spheres, as up to now has been believed by most people. It will be proved that it extends everywhere, most fluid and simple, and nowhere presents obstacles as was formerly held, the circuits of the Planets being wholly free and without the labour and whirling round of any real spheres at all, being divinely governed under a given law.
Folksonomies: astronomy iconoclasm
Folksonomies: astronomy iconoclasm
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An assertion from Tycho Brahe that captures the change of perspective of his time on the night skies.

28 JAN 2012 by ideonexus

 Every Region is the Scientist's Fatherland

And when statesmen or others worry him [the scientist] too much, then he should leave with his possessions. With a firm and steadfast mind one should hold under all conditions, that everywhere the earth is below and the sky above and to the energetic man, every region is his fatherland.
Folksonomies: politics science culture
Folksonomies: politics science culture
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A quote from Tycho Brahe urging scientists to move away when politicians or other authorities pressure them.