At rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun. For, in this most beautiful temple, who would place this lamp in another or better position than that from which it can light up the whole thing at the same time?


De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (1543 )


At rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun. For, in this most beautiful temple, who would place this lamp in another or better position ...

At rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun. For, in this most beautiful temple, who would place this lamp in another or better position ...

At rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun. For, in this most beautiful temple, who would place this lamp in another or better position ...

At rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun. For, in this most beautiful temple, who would place this lamp in another or better position ...