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The Pope ask Galileo if he could prove his heliocentric theory of the universe. Galileo said no, he had no proof. The Pope told him he should not be teaching it as fact since it was only an hypothesis. Galileo then continued to teach it as a fact and also began writing and publishing sarcastic arrticles about the pope and other members of the Roman Curia. Most had been supportive of him up until that point. However, he lost his support and was subjected to the Inquisition who put him under house arrest for the remainder of his life.
Copernicus had originally developed the hypothesis and had no problem with the Church since he clearly stated in his writings that it was not yet proven. Galileo's ego is what got him into trouble, not his scientific work.
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Why was galileos heliocentric theory controversial?
Church officials believed the theory contradicted current religious teachings.
What was galileos accomplishment?
The telescope
What was Galileos contribution?
Found planets and satellites.
What was some of galileos inventions?
the funky worm
What was the date of galileos discovery?
Which one are you referring to?
What were the galileos siblings names?
Figure it out for yourself!
Who were Galileos role models?
ryan shuck
What is Galileos whole name?
Galileo Ross Galilei
What was galileos two girls name?
virginia and livia
When was galileos death?
January 8, 1642. He was 77
What was Galileo's moms nae?
what was galileos moms name
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
