Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642)

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Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei was an Italian naturalist, physicist, mechanic, astronomer, philosopher, and mathematician.

Using his own improved telescopes, Galileo Galilei observed the movements of the Moon, Earth's satellites, and the stars, making several breakthrough discoveries in astronomy. He was the first to see craters on the Moon, discovered sunspots and the rings of Saturn, and traced the phases of Venus. Galileo was a consistent and convinced supporter of the teachings of Copernicus and the heliocentric system of the world, for which he was subjected to the trial of the Inquisition.

Galileo is considered the founder of experimental and theoretical physics. He is also one of the founders of the principle of relativity in classical mechanics. Overall, the scientist had such a significant impact on the science of his time that he cannot be overemphasized.

Date and place of birt:15 february 1564, Pisa, Italy
Date and place of death:8 january 1642, Arcetri, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Astronomer, Engineer, Mathematician, Philosopher, Physicist, Scientist

Creators Italy

Vincenzo Camuccini (1771 - 1844)
Vincenzo Camuccini
1771 - 1844
Gian Paolo Barbieri (1938)
Gian Paolo Barbieri
1938
Antonietta Brandeis (1848 - 1926)
Antonietta Brandeis
1848 - 1926
Elio Schiavon (1925 - 2004)
Elio Schiavon
1925 - 2004
Alessandro Magnasco (1667 - 1749)
Alessandro Magnasco
1667 - 1749
Jan van der Straet (1523 - 1605)
Jan van der Straet
1523 - 1605
Luis Melendez (1716 - 1780)
Luis Melendez
1716 - 1780
Louis Boulanger (1806 - 1867)
Louis Boulanger
1806 - 1867
Romolo Romani (1884 - 1916)
Romolo Romani
1884 - 1916
Angelo Brotto (1914 - 2002)
Angelo Brotto
1914 - 2002
Bobo Piccoli (1927 - 1981)
Bobo Piccoli
1927 - 1981
Sandro Vacchetti (1889 - 1976)
Sandro Vacchetti
1889 - 1976
Francesco Brizio (1574 - 1623)
Francesco Brizio
1574 - 1623
Giovanni Segantini (1858 - 1899)
Giovanni Segantini
1858 - 1899
Amico Aspertini (1475 - 1552)
Amico Aspertini
1475 - 1552
Manuel Ortiz de Zárate Pinto (1887 - 1946)
Manuel Ortiz de Zárate Pinto
1887 - 1946
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