Jupiter's moons orbited it and thus did not have a the earth as their axis of rotation.
He made many experiments and observations in the field of physics in general.
Galileo's telescope sightings went against traditional European thought by challenging the geocentric model of the universe, which placed Earth at the center. His observations of the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus supported the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus, where the Sun is at the center of the solar system. This clashed with the prevailing religious and philosophical beliefs of the time.
Galileo's work caused controversy because it challenged the accepted geocentric model of the universe, which placed Earth at the center. His support for the heliocentric model, with the sun at the center, contradicted religious teachings of the time. This led to conflicts with the Catholic Church and Galileo being condemned for heresy.
Because the Catholic doctrine was that Rome was the centre of the universe and all things revolved round it. When Galileo saw the moons of Jupiter orbiting jupiter, this proved that Catholic teaching and beliefs were wrong and if this was wrong, what else about Catholic teaching may be wrong!
Galileo's heliocentric theory, which posited that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun, challenged the long-held geocentric view endorsed by the Church and Aristotle. This radical shift in understanding the cosmos sparked significant controversy, as it contradicted biblical interpretations and threatened the established authority of the Church. Galileo's support for this theory, particularly through his observations with a telescope, ultimately led to his trial by the Inquisition and a subsequent house arrest, highlighting the tension between emerging scientific inquiry and religious doctrine during the Scientific Revolution.
He made many experiments and observations in the field of physics in general.
the Earth revolves around the Sun, which challenged the geocentric model of the universe. His discoveries also supported the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus. Galileo's observations with the telescope provided evidence for this idea.
The telescope
Found planets and satellites.
the funky worm
Which one are you referring to?
ryan shuck
Figure it out for yourself!
Galileo's telescope sightings went against traditional European thought by challenging the geocentric model of the universe, which placed Earth at the center. His observations of the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus supported the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus, where the Sun is at the center of the solar system. This clashed with the prevailing religious and philosophical beliefs of the time.
Galileo Ross Galilei
virginia and livia
January 8, 1642. He was 77