[ad_1] Galileo Galilei had one of the brightest scientific minds we have ever seen. Among his many accomplishments are the idea that the Earth revolves around the Sun rather than the other …
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[ad_1] The first and last page of Galileo's letter to his friend Benedetto Castelli. The last page shows his signature, "G. G. "Credit: The Royal Society Nature Journalist Alison Abbott has published …
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[ad_1] After having lured the Catholic Church's for declaring that the Earth was in orbit, the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei was tried at the headquarters of the Inquisition in Rome. To avoid …
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[ad_1] This undated picture shows an engraving of astronomer Galileo Galilei. (AP Photo, File) Galileo: revolutionary astronomer and first master of spin. Researchers in the United Kingdom say they have found a …
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[ad_1] The original copy of the letter sent by Galileo Galilei proposing that the Earth is not the center of the universe. The letter, which has long been considered by historians as …
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[ad_1] The long lost letter of Galileo Galilei, dated December 21, 1613, addressed to Padre Benedetto Castelli. The letter was found in the archives of the Royal Society. Credit: copyright The Royal …
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[ad_1] The astronomer Galileo Galilei's theories of the universe placed him in difficulty with the Catholic Church. He argued that the Earth and other planets revolve around the sun, which is in …
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[ad_1] Enlarge / The original letter in which Galileo pleaded against the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. Royal Society Galileo, a famous astronomer, has been hailed for centuries for his courageous …
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[ad_1] Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) explaining his theories about the solar system. DeAgostini / Getty Images A long-lost letter, written by Galileo Galilei, reveals the 17th century astronomer's effort to soften his public …
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