Galileo, The Medici, And The Age Of Astronomy - Capitolo Finale

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 14:07 in Astronomy & Space

Galileo merged the fields of cosmology and astronomy, thanks to his telescope, which gave scientists a more accurate way to observe and define the heavens. His telescope helped shift authority in the observation of nature from men to instruments. From backyard astronomers to the Hubble Telescope to the Vatican Observatory, Galileo’s impact on astronomy is both formative and lasting. read more

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