Galileo didn't invent thermometer that bears his name
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 11:02
in Earth & Climate
The great Italian scientist Galileo may have been the first person to use a telescope to observe the heavens, helping spark the scientific revolution of the 16th century, but Galileo definitely did not invent the famous thermometer and captivating curiosity that bears his name, according to a new article.