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- Full name: Galileo Galilei
- Born: February 15, 1564 in Pisa, Italy
- Died: January 8, 1642 in Arcetri, Italy
- Alma Mater: University of Pisa
- Taught at the University of Padua
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Galileo played a major role in the evolution of science as a physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher. He has been referred to as "father of modern observational astronomy," the "founder of modern experimental science," the "father of modern science" and the "father of modern physics."
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Scientific Contributions
- Discovered the 4 largest satellites of Jupiter
- Improved the designs of the telescope and compass
- Discovered the law of the pendulum
- Developed the law of falling bodies
- Invented the thermoscope, an early thermometer
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Heliocentrism
Galileo's belief in heliocentrism placed the The Sun and not the Earth at the center of the Universe. His theories ran contrary to the teachings of The Roman Catholic Church, who ordered him placed under house arrest for the final decade of his life. -
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Galileo Galilei Questions
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Did Galileo verify the works of Copernicus? 1 AnswerIt's funny, though Copernicus was the one who brought out the theory, Galileo was the one who received the majority of criticism for strongly supporting Coperni... read more -
Why were Galileo's scientific breakthroughs significant in history? 2 AnswersGalileo's scientific breakthroughs significant in history because his discoveries was the foundation of modern science. -quote- "Galileo moved the world of scie... read more
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@niadavia Galileo crt detektif (tp bgs bgt!), my boss my hero ttg school life (yg lucu abis). Buka aja di wikidrama. Ada koq
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Galileo Figaro RT @Kitt69: Thunder and lightening, very very frightening me! Galileo! Galileo!
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Adorei o conceito visual dessa animação 2d!! Galileo http://vimeo.com/8076404
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Gilak @Vanzxz gw balik2 ke pusat bisa oon niy,jrng buka galileo >.< Issdan intl aja jrng bgt
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@galileo_falcon 後年、COSMOSのDVDを海外通販で買うのですが、セーガン博士の肉声はイメージと違うものでした。横内正の印象が強すぎるのかも(^^;
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