Galileo Galilei Father of Modern Science CST 105Y01 Yun Tong

February 15, January 8, 1642  Physicist  Mathematician  Astronomer  Philosopher Major Role in Scientific Revolution

 1581 – Studied medicine  – Studied math and physics  – Padua University Developed Law of Inertia  1609 – Built telescope Earth’s moon Jupiter’s moons Galileo’s Research Years

 Dialogue – Two Chief World Systems Controversy develops  1633 – Rome Heresy trial Imprisoned  Dies Galileo’s Later Years

 Constructed mechanical toys when he was young  Moved to Florence when he was 8  Studied Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle in college  Later changed major to mathematics  Proved objects fall at the same rate Life of Galileo

 Never married  Had a relationship with Marina Gamba  Two daughters  Virginia  Livia  One son  Vincenzio  Moved from Padua to Florence in 1610 Galileo’s Family

Galileo Galilei Father of Modern Science

Galileo Galilei I.His life and times II.Thank you III.Are there any questions?