2006-09-21 10:40:26 · 5 answers · asked by js_batres 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
He also stated that the earth was not the center of the universe, as many believed. Galileo claimed what can be considered the first attempt to explain the conception of a solar system. Finally, he was considered as a heretic by the Catholic church and was sent to jail.
Although he was "requested" to retract from his statement, he kept his position saying "E po si mouve", which means, "but it moves", rejecting the general belief that the earth didn't move.
2006-09-21 10:53:35 · answer #1 · answered by Smurfette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and more. He has been referred to as the "father of modern astronomy." He is likely most recalled for his contributions about the telescope, but I think his work with laws of motion are actually more important.
2006-09-21 17:47:48 · answer #2 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He believed and stated that the Earth revolved around the sun, not the other way around, as was commonly believed at the time. This was heresy in the 17th century and the Catholic Church condemned him to prison.
2006-09-21 17:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by Mooseles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting you to Google his name and do the research this yourself. That accomplishment far outshines anything else he may have done.
2006-09-21 17:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He invented getting Galilayed!
Try reading, It won't break your brain.
2006-09-21 17:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by Lottie W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋