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Who was Galilieo Galilei?
an Italian astronomer
What invention did Galileo improve?
the telescope
What did Galileo discover about the moon?
The surface was covered with mountains and craters
Which word best describes Galileo? Lazy, satisfied, selfish or curious?
curious
What did Galileo call his book of observations?
Starry Messenger
What did Galileo discover about the sun?
Planets revolve around the sun
Galileo was born with stars in his eyes. What does this mean?
He was going to study space in his lifetime
How did the Church feel about Galileo's observations and discoveries?
The church did not like that he was going against what they believed.
What punishment did Galileo receive from the Pope's court?
forced to live at home under house arrest
What did the church believe was the center of the universe?
Earth
Which astomomer did Galileo agree with that the Sun was the center of the Universe?
Copernicus
Which astronomer did the church base its beliefs on that the Earth was the center of the universe?
Ptolomy