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Who supported the Copernicus theory?
Galileo
Who used a telescope to make discoveries supported the heliocentric model?
Galileo
Who use the telescope to make discoveries that supported heliocentric models?
Galileo
The pope who order the inquisition of Galileo?
Both Pope Gregory XV and Pope Urban VIII were involved with Galileo's case
What were the key differences in the astronomical theories of Copernicus and Galileo?
Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model with the sun at the center of the solar system, while Galileo supported this idea with observational evidence through his use of the telescope. Galileo's observations also challenged the geocentric model supported by the Catholic Church at the time.
Who was an Italian scientist who made astronomical observations that supported the theories of Copernicus?
Galileo Galilei
What pope was against Galileo?
Pope Urban VII was the pope during Galileo's problems with the Church. he originally supported Galileo but dropped that support after Galileo made some rather disparaging remarks about the pope.
Was Galileo poor?
Yes, he was poor all of his life. Men like him had sponsors who supported their work.
Who supported the heliocentric theory?
The two main proponents in the early days were Nicolas Copernicus and Galileo.
How did data gathered using Galileo's telescope supported the heliocentric model?
By looking into space with the telescope.
How did Galileo observations support the idea of the heliocentric system?
Galileo's observations with his telescope supported the concept of heliocentricism. He noted that the satellites of Jupiter and Venus, based on their range of phases, did not match geocentricism supported by Ptolemy. He noted that based on these findings, that the Heliocentric theory was correct.
Does Galileo have a patron?
Yes, Galileo had a patron in the form of Cosimo II de' Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Cosimo II supported Galileo both financially and academically, allowing him to pursue his scientific endeavors.
