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∙ 12y agoIt was mostly a political thing. Based on his observations, he discovered that what most people believed wasn't true... but since so many important people believed it, and weren't open to the new information, it almost came down to who was more important and more popular, rather than who was right.
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∙ 12y agoSome authorities found Galileo a threat because his support for the heliocentric model of the universe challenged the geocentric views held by the Church. This posed a threat to the authority and interpretation of scripture upheld by the Church at the time. Additionally, Galileo's defiance of the Church's decree against teaching heliocentrism further fueled tensions and led to his condemnation.
Galileo Galilei was hated by some people, particularly those within the Catholic Church, because his support for the heliocentric model of the solar system contradicted the geocentric model endorsed by the Church at the time. This led to conflict with Church authorities who saw his views as heretical and a threat to their religious teachings. His outspoken nature and refusal to back down further fueled the animosity towards him.
Galileo did not discover gravity. It was Sir Isaac Newton who formulated the law of universal gravitation.
Yes, there are several monuments dedicated to Galileo Galilei, the famous Italian astronomer and physicist. Some notable examples include the Galileo Galilei statue in Florence, Italy, and the Galileo Galilei Planetarium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Galileo Galilei studied physics, astronomy, mathematics, and the scientific method. He is best known for his work in the field of astronomy, where he made significant contributions to the understanding of the motion of celestial bodies and the structure of the universe.
The Earth - with some stuff around (or above) it.
No. They must pose a safety threat to you otherwise you should contact the proper authorities.
i don't know but i am going to find out
Galileo was put under house arrest.
did galileo have something to do with the cell
nothing
Galileo did not discover gravity. It was Sir Isaac Newton who formulated the law of universal gravitation.
His Father, for he didn't want Galileo to major in mathmatics, but to major in medicine instead.
Assertiveness, determination
Galileo wanted to become a monk. He also was never married but had 3 children.
Both Pope Gregory XV and Pope Urban VIII were involved with Galileo's case
He improved/invented the telescope
It has to be some where in Italy Rome.