Was Galileo an astronomer

Answer 1

Yes, Galileo Galilei was a famous astronomer, he also made significant contributions to physics, mathematics and philosophy but he is probably most famous for his work in astronomy.

He was born February 15, 1564 in Pisa, Italy. Among his many achievements in astronomy he suggested that the Earth revolved around the Sun rather than the Sun moving around the Earth which was both the common belief and a matter of Catholic Church doctrine at the time. This brought him into conflict with the Church and nearly resulted in his execution as a heretic.

He is a very significant figure in the history of astronomy and science. Albert Einstein called him the father of modern science.

Answer 2

Some say he was the first scientist in the sense of relying on observations. Before Galileo, scientists like Aristotle would predict how many teeth there was in a horse's mouth based on a 'theory of horses' and would not bother to look into a horses mouth. Aristotle said things rose because of the property of levity, newton said the apple fell because of the 'force of gravity'.

Answer 3

Yes, Galileo Galilei was a famous astronomer known for his contributions to the field, particularly for his observations with a telescope that supported the heliocentric model of the solar system. He is considered one of the key figures in the scientific revolution.

Answer 4

No, he was an astronomer and mathamatician

Answer 5

Of course he was a real scientist

He was trained in mathematics, and was an astronomer, making his own telescopes.

Answer 6

no Galileo lived from 15 February 1564 - 8 January 1642.

Answer 7

Go on wikipedia