Guy Consolmagno on the Universe, Science and Truth

„Studying the universe engages us in something bigger than ourselves. Science tries to describe, in terms we can only grasp intuitively, things that are beyond our intuition. . . . all we can hope for is that our physical descriptions, like a song or a good painting, are a faithful evocation of some ineffable truth.“

Guy ConsolmagnoGuy Consolmagno reflects on studying the universe, scientific understanding and the search for an ineffable truth.
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Jesuit and chief astronomer at the Vatican, known for his research on the connection between science and religion.

In this quote, Guy Consolmagno connects scientific inquiry with the search for a deeper truth that can only be grasped intuitively.


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Guy Consolmagno quote about studying the universe, science, and truth

Guy Consolmagno is an American Jesuit and astronomer who serves as the director of the Vatican Observatory. He is known for his efforts to bridge science and faith, especially in the fields of planetary science and extraterrestrial life.

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