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Research paper thumbnail of Ceres Ferdinandea. The discovery of the first asteroid (now dwarf planet) in the historical collections of the Palermo Observatory

Research paper thumbnail of Astronomia i wizje świata

Rocznik Filozoficzny Ignatianum, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of 1937, Palermo: la scoperta del tecneto

Research paper thumbnail of Decoding the Stars: A Biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and Scientist, written by Ileana Chinnici

Journal of Jesuit Studies, 2020

This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the prevailing cc-by-nc-nd 4.0 lice... more This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the prevailing cc-by-nc-nd 4.0 license.

Research paper thumbnail of Pietro Tacchini (1838-1905), a key-figure in the post-Unitarian Italian astronomy

Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana …, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Iau Commission C3 (History of Astronomy): Triennial Report, 2018–2021

Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage

Research paper thumbnail of Italian Astronomical Observatories and their Historical Instruments Collections

Monuments and Sites, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science

Historical & Cultural Astronomy, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of How did life begin? A unique opportunity for science outreach in the context of the GENESIS-SKA project

European Planetary Science Congress, Sep 1, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Gli strumenti del

Research paper thumbnail of Preventive Conservation Projects on LAM Materials at the INAF-Astronomical Observatory of Palermo "G.S. Vaiana

Bulletin of the AAS, Apr 27, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Astronomical collections in Observatories: promoting preventive conservation

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, 2019

The practice of preventive conservation of cultural heritage consists of “all measures and action... more The practice of preventive conservation of cultural heritage consists of “all measures and actions aimed at avoiding and minimizing future deterioration or loss” of it (ICOM-CC, 2008). Unlike conservation treatments, preventive conservation deals with entire collections and their surrounding environment. It is known that exposing historical objects to the environment has a significant impact on their degradation process. Studying and managing risk factors is an indispensable practice within the management policies of any cultural institution. The National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) holds some valuable historical collections, heritage derived from the Italian contribution to astronomy over the centuries. The management and protection of these collections faces many challenges. A preventive conservation plan, aimed at assessing and managing risks that threaten the collections, may offer many long-term benefits, allowing us to use available resources in the best possible way. In...

Research paper thumbnail of Practicing Science and Faith: A Short History of the Vatican Observatory

Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings, 2018

Historians agree in dating back the establishment of the Vatican Observatory to 1582, the year of... more Historians agree in dating back the establishment of the Vatican Observatory to 1582, the year of issue of the document Inter gravissimas, announcing the reform of the Julian Calendar by Pope Gregorius XIII (1502–1585). This is due to the fact that, in order to test the calendar, some astronomical observations were carried out in the Vatican, in the Tower of Winds, where a meridian line was tracked on the floor by the famous cartographer Egnatio Danti (1536–1586).

Research paper thumbnail of Angelo Secchi: Portrait of a “Multi-versed” Jesuit Scientist

Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of The Collection of historical instruments of Acoustics of the University of Palermo

nell'edificio storico di Via Archirafi 36, conserva circa venti strumenti di Acustica. Per la mag... more nell'edificio storico di Via Archirafi 36, conserva circa venti strumenti di Acustica. Per la maggior parte, questi strumenti sono stati realizzati nella seconda metà del XIX secolo a Parigi dal costruttore Rudolph Koenig e acquistati dal fisico Pietro Blaserna durante la sua permanenza a Palermo quale titolare della cattedra di Fisica Sperimentale. Nel presente articolo viene descritta brevemente la Collezione Storica degli Strumenti di Fisica, e in particolare tre strumenti di Acustica.

Research paper thumbnail of Angelo Secchi-L'avventura scientifica del Collegio Romano

Research paper thumbnail of 1- La Carte Du Ciel : Genèse, Déroulement et Issues

Research paper thumbnail of A Rising International Career: Travels, Achievements, and Recognition

Decoding the Stars: A Biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and Scientist, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Contributions to Astrophysics and other Sciences

Decoding the Stars: A Biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and Scientist, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Advisor to the Papal States: Science in the Service of the Public

Decoding the Stars: A Biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and Scientist, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Ceres Ferdinandea. The discovery of the first asteroid (now dwarf planet) in the historical collections of the Palermo Observatory

Research paper thumbnail of Astronomia i wizje świata

Rocznik Filozoficzny Ignatianum, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of 1937, Palermo: la scoperta del tecneto

Research paper thumbnail of Decoding the Stars: A Biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and Scientist, written by Ileana Chinnici

Journal of Jesuit Studies, 2020

This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the prevailing cc-by-nc-nd 4.0 lice... more This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the prevailing cc-by-nc-nd 4.0 license.

Research paper thumbnail of Pietro Tacchini (1838-1905), a key-figure in the post-Unitarian Italian astronomy

Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana …, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Iau Commission C3 (History of Astronomy): Triennial Report, 2018–2021

Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage

Research paper thumbnail of Italian Astronomical Observatories and their Historical Instruments Collections

Monuments and Sites, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science

Historical & Cultural Astronomy, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of How did life begin? A unique opportunity for science outreach in the context of the GENESIS-SKA project

European Planetary Science Congress, Sep 1, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Gli strumenti del

Research paper thumbnail of Preventive Conservation Projects on LAM Materials at the INAF-Astronomical Observatory of Palermo "G.S. Vaiana

Bulletin of the AAS, Apr 27, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Astronomical collections in Observatories: promoting preventive conservation

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, 2019

The practice of preventive conservation of cultural heritage consists of “all measures and action... more The practice of preventive conservation of cultural heritage consists of “all measures and actions aimed at avoiding and minimizing future deterioration or loss” of it (ICOM-CC, 2008). Unlike conservation treatments, preventive conservation deals with entire collections and their surrounding environment. It is known that exposing historical objects to the environment has a significant impact on their degradation process. Studying and managing risk factors is an indispensable practice within the management policies of any cultural institution. The National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) holds some valuable historical collections, heritage derived from the Italian contribution to astronomy over the centuries. The management and protection of these collections faces many challenges. A preventive conservation plan, aimed at assessing and managing risks that threaten the collections, may offer many long-term benefits, allowing us to use available resources in the best possible way. In...

Research paper thumbnail of Practicing Science and Faith: A Short History of the Vatican Observatory

Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings, 2018

Historians agree in dating back the establishment of the Vatican Observatory to 1582, the year of... more Historians agree in dating back the establishment of the Vatican Observatory to 1582, the year of issue of the document Inter gravissimas, announcing the reform of the Julian Calendar by Pope Gregorius XIII (1502–1585). This is due to the fact that, in order to test the calendar, some astronomical observations were carried out in the Vatican, in the Tower of Winds, where a meridian line was tracked on the floor by the famous cartographer Egnatio Danti (1536–1586).

Research paper thumbnail of Angelo Secchi: Portrait of a “Multi-versed” Jesuit Scientist

Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of The Collection of historical instruments of Acoustics of the University of Palermo

nell'edificio storico di Via Archirafi 36, conserva circa venti strumenti di Acustica. Per la mag... more nell'edificio storico di Via Archirafi 36, conserva circa venti strumenti di Acustica. Per la maggior parte, questi strumenti sono stati realizzati nella seconda metà del XIX secolo a Parigi dal costruttore Rudolph Koenig e acquistati dal fisico Pietro Blaserna durante la sua permanenza a Palermo quale titolare della cattedra di Fisica Sperimentale. Nel presente articolo viene descritta brevemente la Collezione Storica degli Strumenti di Fisica, e in particolare tre strumenti di Acustica.

Research paper thumbnail of Angelo Secchi-L'avventura scientifica del Collegio Romano

Research paper thumbnail of 1- La Carte Du Ciel : Genèse, Déroulement et Issues

Research paper thumbnail of A Rising International Career: Travels, Achievements, and Recognition

Decoding the Stars: A Biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and Scientist, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Contributions to Astrophysics and other Sciences

Decoding the Stars: A Biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and Scientist, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Advisor to the Papal States: Science in the Service of the Public

Decoding the Stars: A Biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and Scientist, 2019

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