Galileo
It is believed he went blind after..
..looking through his telescope to much.
Where in Italy did he die?
Arcetri, Italy.
Galileo's book about his first astronomical discoveries
The Starry Messenger
What did he discover on the moon?
Craters and mountians.
What happened to Vincenzo Galilei ( his father ) that caused Galieos father that caused him to take over for the family?
He died.
He was a natural..
philosopher, astronomer, or mathematician
He made his own..
..telescope.
The work by Nikolaus Copernicus that Galileo defended
On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres
What did he discover on Venus?
The phases.
Galileo's brother was a famous composer, what was his first name?
( Hint:Same name as a famous sculptor )
When, and where was he born?
February 15, 1564, Pisa [ Italy ]
When did he take his first picture of Jupiter?
( Bonus: Guess the month! Extra 300. )
1610.
( January )
Galileo's defense of Copernicus
Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems
What did he discover involving Jupiter?
The four massive moons.
What was his younger sisters name?
( Hint: The state bordering NC )
Virginia
How many books did he write?
Five.
What is Galieo's middle name?
( Hint: _zo Van Gough )
Vincenzo.
This book was published by Galileo, which talked about his observations made with his telescope
The starry messenger.
What law of Issac Newton's did he discover?
Inertia.
( The first law. )
His mother was a famous..
( Hint: His brother was also. )
..composer.
How many years after his death was he cleared?
More than 300!
He built an early..
( Hint: You look at germs with this! )
His book at explains intertia.
Discourse on Floating Bodies.
What'd he invent?
The pendulum clock.
His brother added to his..
( Hint: Money problems! )
financial burdens.