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

Paolo Farinati (1524 - 1606)
Paolo Farinati
1524 - 1606
Francesco Fernandi (1679 - 1740)
Francesco Fernandi
1679 - 1740
Pompeo Mariani (1857 - 1927)
Pompeo Mariani
1857 - 1927
Alik Cavaliere (1926 - 1998)
Alik Cavaliere
1926 - 1998
Joseph Johann Kauffmann (1707 - 1782)
Joseph Johann Kauffmann
1707 - 1782
Raffaello Santi (1483 - 1520)
Raffaello Santi
1483 - 1520
Mario Mafai (1902 - 1965)
Mario Mafai
1902 - 1965
Bartolomeo Guidobono (1654 - 1709)
Bartolomeo Guidobono
1654 - 1709
Pietro Magni (1817 - 1877)
Pietro Magni
1817 - 1877
Melozzo da Forlì (1438 - 1494)
Melozzo da Forlì
1438 - 1494
Francesco Furini (1600 - 1646)
Francesco Furini
1600 - 1646
Giancarlo Piretti (1940)
Giancarlo Piretti
1940
Joseph Mozier (1812 - 1870)
Joseph Mozier
1812 - 1870
Prospero Fontana (1512 - 1597)
Prospero Fontana
1512 - 1597
Torello Ancillotti (1843 - 1899)
Torello Ancillotti
1843 - 1899
Augusto Rivalta (1837 - 1925)
Augusto Rivalta
1837 - 1925