Christian Wurstisen is mentioned by name in Galileo's Dialogue. This attribution has been challenged, however, and another similarly named man, Christopher Wursteisen, has been credited with introducing Copernicus's theories to Padua.
Christian Wurstisen is mentioned by name in Galileo's Dialogue, although his contribution has been challenged. Conversely, Christopher Wursteisen is credited with presenting Copernicus' ideas in Padua, highlighting a similar-sounding individual with a different association.