Galileo: Astronomer and Physicist
Signature Lives Scientific Revolution
No. of pages 112
Published: 2008
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"Galileo: Astronomer and Physicist" by Robin S. Doak explores the life and contributions of Galileo Galilei, a pivotal figure in the history of science. The book delves into his groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy, such as the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus, which challenged the prevailing geocentric model of the universe. It also examines his explorations in physics, including the laws of motion and the concept of inertia. Doak highlights Galileo's courage in standing by his scientific beliefs despite persecution from the Church, illustrating his enduring legacy in shaping modern science and our understanding of the cosmos. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Signature Lives, Signature Lives Renaissance Era, Signature Lives Scientific Revolution .
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Coughlan Publishing .
Robin Doak, a former editor of Weekly Reader and U. S. Kids magazine, has 18 years of experience writing for children. She has written more than 35 books for young readers on various subjects including history, geography, and science.
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Galileo
Galileo was an Italian astronomer during the Renaissance period; his name synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope with which he was able to observe the heavens. He turned long held notions about the universe topsy turvy with his support of the Heliocentric view of the heavens (that the earth goes round the sun). A brilliant man who lived in a time when speaking scientific truth to those in power was still a dangerous preposition.
