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This category is for questions about Galileo Galilei, who was a substantial contributor to various fields of science and philosophy; continuing to be the "father" of many academic subjects today.

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How many years after Luthers criticism did Galileo begin to study planets?

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How many years after Luther’s criticism did Galileo begin to study planets?

How did Galileo galileis inventions changed the world today?

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Galileo Galilei changed the world today because he invented many space telescopes that still come in handy today, he also was the one of the only people that experimented his own theories.

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Who was Hermann Von Helmboltz?

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Hermann von Helmholtz was a German physicist and physician who made significant contributions to various fields of science, including physics, physiology, and psychology. He is best known for his discoveries in the areas of electromagnetism, the conservation of energy, and the measurement of the speed of nerve impulse transmission. He is regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century.

Did Galileo invent bionoculars?

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No, Galileo did not invent binoculars. Although he is credited with improvements to telescopes, the first recorded evidence of a binocular-like device dates back to around 10th century China. It was not until the 17th century, after Galileo's time, that binoculars similar to what we have today were developed.

Was Galileo the oldest?

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No, Galileo Galilei was not the oldest person. He was born on February 15, 1564, and died on January 8, 1642, making him 77 years old at the time of his death.

What Galileo experiment did Neil Armstrong do when on the moon?

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Neil Armstrong did not conduct any Galileo experiment on the moon. The experiments conducted during the Apollo missions focused on lunar geology, seismology, and other scientific measurements, but they did not specifically replicate Galileo's experiments.

How Galileo proved The Geo-centric model wrong by observing the moons of Jupiter?

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Galileo observed that Jupiter had four moons constantly orbiting it, which challenged the idea that all celestial bodies revolve around the Earth. This observation indicated that there were other centers of motion in the universe and contradicted the geocentric model. Galileo's discovery provided evidence for the heliocentric model, which proposed that the Sun was the center of the solar system and supported the work of Copernicus.

Why did Galileo's discoveries cause an uproar?

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Galileo's discoveries, such as his support for the Copernican model of the universe, challenged the prevailing belief that the Earth was the center of the universe. This threatened the authority and teachings of the Catholic Church, which had long held that the Earth was at the center. Galileo's ideas were seen as heretical and he was punished by the Church, leading to an uproar over the clash between science and religious authority.

How does Galileo's discovery challenge existing scientific and religious beliefs?

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Galileo's discovery of the phases of Venus and the moons of Jupiter challenged existing scientific and religious beliefs. It contradicted the geocentric model of the universe, which positioned Earth at the center, and supported Copernican heliocentrism instead. This challenged religious beliefs that were based on a literal interpretation of the Bible, which placed Earth at the center of the universe. Consequently, Galileo's findings led to clashes with the Catholic Church and the Inquisition.

Why did the church order Galileo to abandon the Copernican idea of heliocentrism?

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The church ordered Galileo to abandon the Copernican idea of heliocentrism because it conflicted with the prevailing biblical interpretation of a geocentric universe, where the Earth is the center of the universe. The church believed that this view would undermine the authority of the Bible and cause confusion among the faithful. Additionally, Galileo's advocacy for heliocentrism challenged the church's authority and power.

How might the ancient Greek philosopher Plato a medieval scholar at Oxford and the Italian scientist Galileo have differed in the importance each placed on the role of rational processes observations?

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Plato placed great importance on rational processes and believed that knowledge could be attained through reasoning and logic. Medieval scholars at Oxford, heavily influenced by Plato, also valued the role of rationality but often relied on religious teachings as a source of knowledge. On the other hand, Galileo emphasized the importance of observations and empirical evidence, challenging traditional beliefs and relying on direct observations to form his scientific theories.

Did galileo invent the themomiter?

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Who were the people that Galileo got into trouble with?

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Galileo got into trouble with the Catholic Church, specifically with the Roman Inquisition. They accused him of promoting the heliocentric theory proposed by Copernicus, which challenged the geocentric view of the Church. Galileo's ideas were viewed as heretical and he was forced to recant his views under threat of imprisonment.

How does Galileo's theory compare to what we believe of the rotation of the Earth today?

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Galileo's theory proposed that the Earth rotates on its axis, which challenged the prevailing belief that the Earth was stationary. Today, we have overwhelming evidence to support Galileo's theory, such as the Foucault pendulum and the Coriolis effect. We now know that the Earth rotates at a constant speed and causes the phenomena of day and night.

What was Galileo's favorite food?

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There is no specific record of Galileo having a favorite food. Historical accounts suggest that he enjoyed a wide variety of Italian and Tuscan cuisine, including pasta, fish, and fruit.

What was the price that Galileo Galilei paid for his belief and discovery?

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Galileo Galilei paid a high price for his belief and discoveries. He faced opposition from the Catholic Church, was subjected to an Inquisition trial, and was placed under house arrest for the remainder of his life. Despite this, his work laid the foundation for the scientific revolution and his discoveries in astronomy and physics revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

What happened to Galileo when he supported Copernicus?

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The problem was, he didn't just support Copernicus's idea, and he did not stick to teaching it as a theory, as the church allowed him to do. His problem was that he promoted it aggressively as the absolute truth, and that is what put him on a collision course with the Vatican. He was tried for heresy because he was held to be trying to reinterpret The Bible.

Copernicus's theory, as promoted by Galileo, was eventually replaced by Kepler's theory, but the idea of having the Sun at the center was retained. In the 18th century the discovery of the law of gravity and the laws of motion showed that Kepler's model was very close to reality, and it's the model in use today with slight modifications from relativity.

How many awards did Galileo Galilei win?

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No. There is only an award named after him.

When was galilei imprisoned?

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What time did Galileo was born?

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They were born on February 15, 1564

What was Galileo's Galilei's nickname?

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  • Father of modern science
  • Father of modern astronomy
  • Father of modern math

What is Galileo galilei's favorite food?

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The wealth of Leonardo's sketch books that we have today show an artist interested in many things. From what I have read, Leonardo was intrigued by the human form, he drew it often, as well as painted and sculpted it.

How do you break married segments in amadeus?

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Sell the segment (married) then sell another segment which you want to add with married one. then do xe2*3 [cancel the 2nd segment(old segment) with replacement of 3rd (new segment) segment].

Who was Galileo Galilea's siblings?

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Michelangelo Galilei, Giulia Galilei, Virginia Galilei, Benedetto Galilei and Livia Galilei.