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Galileo's 1610 Jupiter moons proof and rival's rebuttal sell for Rs 2.07 cr

In 1610, the revolutionary work of Galileo Galilei, titled Sidereus Nuncius, brought to light the moons orbiting Jupiter, challenging the traditional view of astronomy. This groundbreaking revelation incited controversy, notably with Francesco Sizzi, who dismissed these lunar discoveries as mere optical deceptions. Recently, a rare edition of Galileo's masterpiece fetched an astonishing Rs 2.07…

Galileo's 1610 Jupiter moons proof and rival's rebuttal sell for Rs 2.07 cr

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