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Nancy Salem Galileo

Galileo Galilei was a pivotal figure in the advancement of modern science, particularly through his contributions to physics and astronomy. He challenged the longstanding teachings of the Roman Church by advocating for a heliocentric model of the universe, which eventually led to significant friction with religious authorities.

Nancy Salem Galileo

Galileo

4 Lecture Questions

What makes science different?
science is based on observation and experimentation unlike philosophy whcih is based on theory
What is "good" science?
science that is supported by experiments
What is science?
study of behavior of the natural or physical world through observation and experimentation
What is a scientist?
a person who is studying natural or physical science

Martyr for science

He thought that anyone who disagreed with him was either stupid or out to get him
Genius at insulting people: Insulted the Pope of Rome
Church absorbed nautral philosophy for so long and Galileo was challenging the Roman teachings of the Earth.
Galileo saw that his way of understanding the world helps us define the divine truths
Holy Bible can never be untrue
someone who is killed for his beliefs

4 Steps of Science

If hypothesis disagrees with experiments, it is wrong
4. Publish results and tell people
3. Test hypothesis through experimentation
2. Come up with a way to test hypothesis
1. Observe something in nature and think about it, hypothesize

Experiments

Modern science of Physics
explains Science In Motion
Pendulum
mathematical relationship that measures the speed at which planets revolve
Inclined plane
slows down speed at which things fall to measure relation between distance and time

Fame

In 1610 he wrote "The Translation of the Starry Messenger" and became famous

Telescope

saw that our moon had bumps
Saw the four moons of Jupiter
DID NOT INVENT: he modified the instrument by adding lenses
November 1609 took telescope toy and pointed it at the night sky