Achievements of galileo galili
Answers
Answered by
5
Galileo Galilei. Galileo Galilei was a Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the ScientificRevolution. His achievements include improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations, and support for Copernicanism.
Answered by
8
Famous As: Astronomer, Mathematician, Philosopher, Rebel Scientist, Physicist
Nationality: Italian
Birth Date: February 15, 1564
Died At Age: 77
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Born In: Pisa
Father: Vincenzo Galilei
Mother: Giulia Ammannati
Siblings: Michelagnolo
Spouse/Partner: Marina Gamba
Children: Maria Celeste, Livia, Vincenzo Gamba
Died On: January 8, 1642
Place Of Death: Arcetri
Diseases & Disabilities: Dyslexia
Discoveries/Inventions: Telescope, Ballistics Calculation Geometric, Military Compass,Jupiter's Four Largest Satellites (Moons)
Often remembered as the Father of Modern Astronomy, Galileo Galilei was one of the most celebrated and illustrious astronomers, mathematicians and physicists in the history of mankind. He played a major role and was instrumental in establishing the scientific revolution. Galileo is credited for developing much of the modern concepts, which have proved to be the foundation on which research is conducted in the present times. Throughout his life, Galileo greatly contributed to astronomical observatory. He bettered the telescope, which assisted him in his discoveries. He also dismissed the Aristotelian view which was dominant in that era and supported Copernicanism. His contribution in the field of astronomy includes the telescopic confirmation of the phases of Venus, the discovery of the four largest satellites of Jupiter, and the observation and analysis of sunspots. Furthermore, he invented an improved military compass and other instruments in the field of applied science and technology. It was his prophesizing the heliocentric view and supporting Copernicanism that irked the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in his lifelong conflict with the same. Nevertheless, with the dawn of the 20th century, the Church lifted the ban imposed on Galileo’s books and acclaimed him as the Father of Modern Sciences.
Nationality: Italian
Birth Date: February 15, 1564
Died At Age: 77
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Born In: Pisa
Father: Vincenzo Galilei
Mother: Giulia Ammannati
Siblings: Michelagnolo
Spouse/Partner: Marina Gamba
Children: Maria Celeste, Livia, Vincenzo Gamba
Died On: January 8, 1642
Place Of Death: Arcetri
Diseases & Disabilities: Dyslexia
Discoveries/Inventions: Telescope, Ballistics Calculation Geometric, Military Compass,Jupiter's Four Largest Satellites (Moons)
Often remembered as the Father of Modern Astronomy, Galileo Galilei was one of the most celebrated and illustrious astronomers, mathematicians and physicists in the history of mankind. He played a major role and was instrumental in establishing the scientific revolution. Galileo is credited for developing much of the modern concepts, which have proved to be the foundation on which research is conducted in the present times. Throughout his life, Galileo greatly contributed to astronomical observatory. He bettered the telescope, which assisted him in his discoveries. He also dismissed the Aristotelian view which was dominant in that era and supported Copernicanism. His contribution in the field of astronomy includes the telescopic confirmation of the phases of Venus, the discovery of the four largest satellites of Jupiter, and the observation and analysis of sunspots. Furthermore, he invented an improved military compass and other instruments in the field of applied science and technology. It was his prophesizing the heliocentric view and supporting Copernicanism that irked the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in his lifelong conflict with the same. Nevertheless, with the dawn of the 20th century, the Church lifted the ban imposed on Galileo’s books and acclaimed him as the Father of Modern Sciences.
Similar questions