Tekstblad over de Zichtkunde 1693

This page, "Tekstblad over de Zichtkunde," is from Charles Perrault's 1693 book, "Le Cabinet des Beaux Arts." Perrault (1628-1703) was a French writer and member of the Académie Française. The text highlights the marvel of astronomical observation through telescopes, noting the ability to see stars and planets in daytime. Perrault emphasizes the scientific value of such observations, linking them to navigation and the "secrets" of astronomy, while highlighting the beauty of discovering celestial bodies and their movements, ultimately praising the wisdom of the Creator.