1. Father of Modern Science Astronomy 201 Sandy Wendt
Galileo Galilei
Father of Modern Science
Astronomy 201
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2. Major Role in Scientific Revolution
February 15, 1564 – January 8, 1642
Physicist
Mathematician
Astronomer
Philosopher
Major Role in Scientific Revolution

3. Galileo’s Research Years–
Padua University
Developed Law of Inertia
1609 – Built
Telescope
Earth’s moon
Jupiter’s moons
1581 – Studied Medicine
– Studied math and physics
Galileo’s Research Years

4. Galileo’s Later Years 1633 – Rome 1642 - Dies Heresy trial Imprisoned
Dialogue – Two Chief World Systems
Controversy develops