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GALILEO
Galileo was a famous philosopher, physicist and astronomer. He most notably created the first modern telescope and fought the inquisition. Galileo made many advancements in science, after all he is called the father of modern science.
Galileo was a famous philosopher, physicist and astronomer. He most notably created the first modern telescope and fought the inquisition. Galileo made many advancements in science, after all he is called the father of modern science.
Who Was Galileo?
Was born in Pisa, Italy in 1562, he later died in Arcetri, Italy in 1642 at age 77. Galileo made most of his groundbreaking research in Florence, Italy. Here he published his scandalous book Dialogue of the two principal systems of Earth. However, he proved his theory that the speed at which an object falls is dependent on it’s mass not its weight in Pisa, Italy. He did this by dropping to two balls off the leaning tower of Pisa. One weighed more than the other, however they landed at the same time, this was because they had equal density. In Rome Galileo stood trial to the Inquisition for his book Dialogue of the two principal systems of Earth.
Was born in Pisa, Italy in 1562, he later died in Arcetri, Italy in 1642 at age 77. Galileo made most of his groundbreaking research in Florence, Italy. Here he published his scandalous book Dialogue of the two principal systems of Earth. However, he proved his theory that the speed at which an object falls is dependent on it’s mass not its weight in Pisa, Italy. He did this by dropping to two balls off the leaning tower of Pisa. One weighed more than the other, however they landed at the same time, this was because they had equal density. In Rome Galileo stood trial to the Inquisition for his book Dialogue of the two principal systems of Earth.
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What were important times in Galileo’s Life?
Galileo has done many things at different times throughout his life. Galileo first began his career as scientist in 1588 when he started lecturing at the university of Pisa. However earlier along in his life his father wanted him to study medicine. Despite all the passion of his father it was not meant to be. Galileo began studying Euclid’s Elements not quite the medical degree his father dreamed of. Of course Galileo didn’t finish his studies there, he quit without a degree and returned to Florence. Fate had its way though, because during this time when he should’ve been in college he made many discoveries crucial to his career. In 1609 Galileo made his claim to fame by creating the first modern telescope, 30 times stronger than the current version. In 1610 he shows the Grand Duke of Tuscany his product. The telescope was Galileo’s big leap forward and in 1610 it exploded into a massive success
Galileo has done many things at different times throughout his life. Galileo first began his career as scientist in 1588 when he started lecturing at the university of Pisa. However earlier along in his life his father wanted him to study medicine. Despite all the passion of his father it was not meant to be. Galileo began studying Euclid’s Elements not quite the medical degree his father dreamed of. Of course Galileo didn’t finish his studies there, he quit without a degree and returned to Florence. Fate had its way though, because during this time when he should’ve been in college he made many discoveries crucial to his career. In 1609 Galileo made his claim to fame by creating the first modern telescope, 30 times stronger than the current version. In 1610 he shows the Grand Duke of Tuscany his product. The telescope was Galileo’s big leap forward and in 1610 it exploded into a massive success
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Where were important places in Galileo’s life?
Galileo often traveled a lot and never stayed anywhere too long; this caused many places to become important in his life. Galileo was born in Pisa, Italy and died in Arcetri, Italy. Galileo made most of his famous discoveries in Florence, Italy including publishing his notorious dialogue of the two principal systems of Earth and creating the first modern telescope. However he did prove the theory of universal acceleration on top of the leaning tower of Pisa in Pisa, Italy and went to college for a little while in Pisa, Italy. Galileo also stood trial for his support of the Copernican Theory, against the inquisition in Rome, Italy.
What Did Galileo Do?
The father of science, more commonly known as Galileo, has been credited with many different discoveries and accomplishments throughout his life. Galileo had always favored Archimedes’ theories over the more popular Aristotle theories. Galileo proved him wrong many times, most famously with his support of the Copernican theory, that the sun is in the center of the universe, unlike how Aristotle had said, that Earth was in the center of the universe. He once said,
The father of science, more commonly known as Galileo, has been credited with many different discoveries and accomplishments throughout his life. Galileo had always favored Archimedes’ theories over the more popular Aristotle theories. Galileo proved him wrong many times, most famously with his support of the Copernican theory, that the sun is in the center of the universe, unlike how Aristotle had said, that Earth was in the center of the universe. He once said,
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“The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.”
Galileo supported this theory with his book Dialogue of the two main principles of Earth, this book was widely rejected by the Catholic Church; it was banned and later caused Galileo to stand on trial to defend it. They demanded he not defend, hold or speak of the Copernican theory. He obeyed this rule for seven years, most likely because he was a true Catholic; in fact both his daughters were nuns. However he broke their rules and was accused of heresy and forced into house arrest. In response Galileo once said,
“It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is proved.”
Even though he was very old while in house arrest, he continued to publish books (not about the Copernican theory) until he went blind in 1638. Later that year Galileo came down with a terrible fever, he eventually died from the disease in 1642.
Galileo supported this theory with his book Dialogue of the two main principles of Earth, this book was widely rejected by the Catholic Church; it was banned and later caused Galileo to stand on trial to defend it. They demanded he not defend, hold or speak of the Copernican theory. He obeyed this rule for seven years, most likely because he was a true Catholic; in fact both his daughters were nuns. However he broke their rules and was accused of heresy and forced into house arrest. In response Galileo once said,
“It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is proved.”
Even though he was very old while in house arrest, he continued to publish books (not about the Copernican theory) until he went blind in 1638. Later that year Galileo came down with a terrible fever, he eventually died from the disease in 1642.
Why Did Galileo Do What He Did?
Lots of things Galileo has done have left people wondering, why would he do that? Many of the things he did were in the interest of showing the Catholic Church (his church) the truth, unfortunately for him they often didn’t like to hear the truth. The reason he fought the inquisition could summed up by this Galileo quote,
“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.”
Although Galileo was a scientist at heart and did very much love experimenting and discovering more of science, it was most likely not the full reason Galileo fought the inquisition. Galileo is still extremely important today because he helped fight for and brought people to at least consider the Copernican theory (the theory that the sun is in the center of the universe and Earth and the other planets orbit it). Without that theory we would have never sent astronauts to space, probes out to the far reaches of space and, when we looked to the sky, in our minds, it would look a whole lot more different. Galileo also invented the modern telescope, which is still used today to allow people to see into outer space.
Galileo is still an important figure. His books supporting the Copernican theory have lead the Catholic Church and their followers to accept that the sun is in the center of universe as well as lead them to welcome the oncoming barrage of science that would follow throughout the rest of the renaissance. But his most essential lesson he left for us lies in his method of research. Unlike Aristotle he proved his theories before declaring them facts. This concept has allowed for more scientists to theorize and discover more effectively than ever before. Without Galileo our science would be entirely based on what little science the Church allowed, and scientists would be crippled by their lack of effective research. Galileo truly is the Father of Modern Science.
Lots of things Galileo has done have left people wondering, why would he do that? Many of the things he did were in the interest of showing the Catholic Church (his church) the truth, unfortunately for him they often didn’t like to hear the truth. The reason he fought the inquisition could summed up by this Galileo quote,
“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.”
Although Galileo was a scientist at heart and did very much love experimenting and discovering more of science, it was most likely not the full reason Galileo fought the inquisition. Galileo is still extremely important today because he helped fight for and brought people to at least consider the Copernican theory (the theory that the sun is in the center of the universe and Earth and the other planets orbit it). Without that theory we would have never sent astronauts to space, probes out to the far reaches of space and, when we looked to the sky, in our minds, it would look a whole lot more different. Galileo also invented the modern telescope, which is still used today to allow people to see into outer space.
Galileo is still an important figure. His books supporting the Copernican theory have lead the Catholic Church and their followers to accept that the sun is in the center of universe as well as lead them to welcome the oncoming barrage of science that would follow throughout the rest of the renaissance. But his most essential lesson he left for us lies in his method of research. Unlike Aristotle he proved his theories before declaring them facts. This concept has allowed for more scientists to theorize and discover more effectively than ever before. Without Galileo our science would be entirely based on what little science the Church allowed, and scientists would be crippled by their lack of effective research. Galileo truly is the Father of Modern Science.
Work Cited
Also used book: Galieo, by Philip Steele, published by National Geographic Society, in Washington D.C, 2005