Title

René Descartes' universe, showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices, with a star at the centre of each, often with orbiting planets

Caption

Engraving depicting René Descartes' universe, showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices, with a star at the centre of each, often with orbiting planets. The path of the comet, wandering from vortex to vortex, is shown by the wavy line beginning at N) and moving upwards. René Descartes (1596-1650) a French philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Dated 17th Century

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_290

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (8,8Mb) / 12,0in x 19,4in / 3601 x 5824 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated René Descartes Descartes Universe Universe Space Vortex Stars Star Planets Planet Orbit Orbiting Comet Comets French France Philosopher Philosophy History of Science Science History of Astronomy Astronomy Mathematician Mathematics History of Mathematics Scientist 17th Century