Galileo Galilei is considered the father of observational astronomy, modern science, the scientific method and modern-era classical physics. This is a short biography of this scientific giant, touching on all phases of his life, including his work and his controversies.
Chapters
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Birth and Education Read by Elijah Fisher 10:56
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University Professorships Read by Elijah Fisher 11:06
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Galileo's Telescope Read by J. M. Smallheer 10:42
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Discovery of Sun-Spots Read by Paige Summer 11:38
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Growth of Opposition Read by Paige Summer 10:30
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Causes of the Oppostion Read by Larry Wilson 5:32
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Publication of "Il Saggiatore" Read by C. B. Seyfarth 11:01
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The "Dialogues on the Two Systems of the World" Read by Availle 10:02
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Troubles Ensuing on the Publication of the "Dialogues" Read by Availle 11:11
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Galileo Before the Inquisition Read by Beeswaxcandle 9:27
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Last Days of Galileo Read by BettyB 9:14
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Conclusion Read by Larry Wilson 6:42
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