Scientific Revolution
Maddie Redmond
Galileo Galilei
Galileo was a mathematics professor pioneering observations of nature with long lasting implications for the study of physics. He also constructed a telescope and supported the Copernican theory, which supports a sun centered solar system. Galileo was accused twice of heresy by the church for his beliefs, and wrote books on his ideas.
Geometric and Military Compass
Galileo's telescope
A pendulum clock
Introduction
Early life
Key events
In 1586 he publishes and essay on the hydrostatic balance, a device to measure the mass of objects.
From 1589 - 1592 Galileo works on his theory of motion.
In 1609 Galileo learns of the recent invention, the telescope.
From 1609 - 1610 he makes different observations about the solar system using his telescope.
- The moon is and irregular, rough body, not smooth at scientist thought
- The Milky Way is composed of many stars
Galileo publishes his great work, Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems in 1632.
Historical Impact
Conclusion
Citations
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