GALILEO GALILEIFather of Modern Science

Astronomy 201

Drew Perry

MAJOR ROLE IN SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

February 15, 1564-January 8, 1642 PhysicistMathematician Astronomer Philosopher

GALILEO’S RESEARCH YEARS

1581 - Studied medicine 1589-1592 – Studied math and physics 1592-1607 –Padua University Developed Law of Inertia 1609- Built telescope Earth’s moon Jupiter’s moon

GALILEO’S LATER YEAR’S

Dialogue – Two World Systems Controversy develops 1633 – Rome Heresy trial Imprisoned 1642 - Dies