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Galilæana. Studies in Renaissance and Early Modern Science

Obituary

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)

Owen Gingerich (1930-2023): astronomer, historian, metaphysician

DOI
https://doi.org/10.57617/gal-31
Submitted
10 October 2023
Published
2023-11-10

Abstract

Obituary in memory of Owen Gingerich.

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