Who is Galileo & why is he important? Cause he discover the moon’s mountains and craters
When was Galileo alive? 1564 - 1642
What country did he live in? Italy
What was Galileo famous for? Cause he discover the craters and mountains on the moon
What are the five main discoveries that Galileo made? Craters and mountains on the Moon, The phases of Venus, Jupiter's moons, The stars of the Milky Way, The first pendulum clock.
Was Galileo ever punished for his ideas?
In 1633, the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church forced Galileo Galilei, one of the founders of modern science, to recant his theory that the Earth moves around the Sun. Under threat of torture, Galileo – seen facing his inquisitors – recanted.
Find out some interesting facts about Galileo.
He was a college dropout.
He didn't invent the telescope.
His daughters were nuns.
Galileo was sentenced to life in prison by the Roman Inquisition.
He spent his final years under house arrest.
His middle finger is on display in a museum
NASA named a spacecraft for him.