The Essay

Strange Encounters

Thursday 19 April 2007 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Four scientists relive a key moment in their discipline.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

4/4. On the Revolutions of Astronomy. In 1610, Galileo peering into the night sky with his hand-made telescope discovers four strange stars that will destroy the old concept of the Universe. But his abrasive attitude soon brings him into conflict with others, even his supporters, like Jesuit astronomer Father Orazio Grassi.

Written by Brother Guy Consolmagno.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

• 1 May 07 Death & Philosopher
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• 26 Apr 07 Childhood
• 25 Apr 07 Childhood
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