How did Galileo contribute to astronomy?

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∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Galileo discovered the sun is the center of the solar system, he improved the telescope, he proved that the moon has craters on it, he claimed Venus has phases, and he observed sun spots on the sun.

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When did Galileo study astronomy?

I believe that at the time of Galileo and other pioneers in astronomy there was no formal astronomy study; he (and others) must have learned most of what they knew by themselves.

Who is called the 'father of modern observational astronomy'?

Galileo Galilei

Galileo was the father of what?

Modern astronomy.

What kind of science does galileo do?

Astronomy

How did Galileo discover?

In astronomy, he used a telescope.

Was astronomy Galileo's best subject?

Yes

What did Galileo enjoy doing?

astronomy and philosophy.

When did Galileo do his astronomy?

From 1609 till his death.

Did Galileo Galilei study in astronomy?

yes.

What branch of science did Galileo Galilei study?

Some of Galileo's most significant work was in the field of kinematics, identifying that the total ...by him (or to be written by him) were forbidden, though this latter part was not enforced. ... Galileo Galilei - major areas of study ...

What was the area of science Galileo studied?

Astronomy/physics

Who was the first to use a telescope for the purpose of astronomy?

Galileo !