Galileo Galilei was an Italian genius of the scientific world. Educated as a mathematician, Galileo applied his knowledge to a broad spectrum of scientific theories. He is also responsible for many discoveries and inventions that still influence our lives today. Galileo earned his living as a teacher in various universities including the University of Pisa and the University of Padau. Many recognized Galileo for his perfection of the telescope and his study of the stars that helped to form an opinion on the Earth's position in the solar system. The Roman Catholic Church tried to use the Inquisition to stop Galileo from teaching his theories, but Galileo's rebellious nature proved too much to control.

Essay is about Galileo and his contributions to the scientific revolution.

Among Galileo's historic scientific findings was that the sun revolved around the earth. Galileo found through research that the earth revolved around the sun, disputing the belief held by The Roman Catholic Church that the earth was the center of the universe. He refused to obey orders from Rome to terminate discussions of his theories and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Galileo's theories and inventions that were thought to be unconventional are now the baseline of modern science today.

Provides biographical detail on Italian physicist and astronomer Galileo Galilei. Contends that he founded modern science. Discusses some of his more famous discoveries, including changing the worldview of how the sun revolved around the earth.

Considered by many to be the greatest scientist who ever lived, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) is an ideal representative of the Renaissance. A study of his life reveals his many talents as a mathematician, astronomer, physicist, and inventor. His scientific theories and inventions, many of which are still used today, include his discovery of the laws of the pendulum and of motion, as well as his perfecting the telescope.

Descriptions of motion and the law of falling bodies described by Galileo and Aristotle.