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The Heavens Proclaim: Astronomy and the Vatican Hardcover – June 5, 2009

by Vatican Observatory Publications (Author), Guy Consolmagno (Author), S.J. (Author)

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Why does the starlit sky hold such a profound fascination for us?
Perhaps because it is there that we encounter, commingled, the mystery of light and darkness two primal experiences connected with the beginning and end of human life.

Perhaps it comes from seeing the order, both overt and occult, in the movement of celestial spheres, with which we sense ourselves secretly involved.

Perhaps it is because we feel so small before the starry universe and in this way we begin to become aware within ourselves of the grand questions regarding our existence and our passing through life.

Why are there telescopes on the roof of the Pope's Summer home in Castel Gandolfo?

For more than 100 years, the Vatican has supported an astronomical observatory. But that should come as no surprise; from even before the Gregorian Reform of the Calendar in 1582, indeed dating back to the invention of the University (where studying astronomy was a requirement for anyone wanting a doctorate in philosophy or theology!) the Church has not only supported astronomical research...it has seen the study of the Heavens as a way of getting to know the Creator!

In honor of the International Year of Astronomy, the Vatican and its Observatory is delighted to present this small expression of support, filled with beautiful images from the Vatican's telescopes and wisdom from the Popes, to show that indeed.

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240 pages
Language

English
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Our Sunday Visitor
Publication date

June 5, 2009
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9 x 0.75 x 11 inches
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1592766455
ISBN-13

978-1592766451
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Our Sunday Visitor; First Printing edition (June 5, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592766455
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592766451
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.75 x 11 inches

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Bryant

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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2015

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Great book. Loved how author mixed science and religion.

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Thought

excellent images.

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014

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this is a great work - I do work in the neurosciences - and i am always amazed at how often I will flip from the universe to the brain - and then back! My only comment (but review stays at 5 stars) is that some of the wonderful images have to cross the center of the pages - perhaps formatting shifting would have been able to keep images as a solid continuous image.

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Gianni D

Exalting beauty

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2010

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An interesting history of the Vatican Observatory. The articles are informative and inspiring, the pictures are
exquisitely beautiful.

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Joseph E Consolmagno

The Heaven's Proclaim

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2009

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I recently received an e-mail from Amazon.com inviting me to write a review for a book I had purchased from them, "The Heavens Proclaim." I am delighted to oblige. 1.) because it's a great book. 2.) because it's edited by my son, Brother Guy Consolmagno of the Vatican Observatory.

As a collection of articles on various aspects of astronomy by a dozen astronomers, the book is the equivalent of an overview college course on the subject. It also explains the Vatican's centuries-old interest in Astronomy. The book is a large coffee-table tome, beautifully printed and stunningly illistrated. it cost me $26 from Amazon. And Guy's tuition at MIT.

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Porter

Copy Edit

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2009

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I bought this book as a Christmas present for my wife. The book is beautiful as everybody else has indicated and my wife states that it is a good read and interesting. She likes the book as it combines her interests in science and faith

That being said, my wife who has considered becoming a copy editor, is constantly reading sentences to me from the book with the prefix, "What is wrong with this sentence?" In all honesty, *I* would have never picked up on the errors, but if you are a linguistic savant, you might be bothered by some of the issues that bothers her. Overall she is happy with the book, but as she put it, "it's a shame that such a beautiful book is tarnished by such poor copy editing."

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Giuseppe Baldacchini

Astronomy and the Vatican

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2012

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As I imagined when I ordered it, it is a well printed book which contains useful information about astronomy and related subjects by using nice and unique illustrations. Moreover, also the interest in the subject of the Catholic Church, which is not commonly known, is well described. It will stand prominently among my books and material regarding astronomy.

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Patricia Bellm

Awe-inspiring

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2013

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This book helps to close the often perceived cleavage between faith and science, in fact makes the reader wonder why there had been one. It is scientifically sound, solidly rooted in the Catholic faith, with pictures that are just awesome. A wonderful gift for stargazers of all ages.

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steve

HEAVENS PROCLAIM

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2010

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AN EXCELLENT READ. ENJOYED LEARNING ABOUT THE HARD WORK OF THE JESUITS. MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DISCOVERIES WITH THE TWO OBSERVATORIES.PLEASE CONTINUE ON WITH YOUR SUMMER SCHOOL ASTRONOMY CLASSES.

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