1. Galileo Galilei Father of Modern Science CST 105Y01 Yun Tong

2. February 15, 1564 - January 8, 1642  Physicist  Mathematician  Astronomer  Philosopher Major Role in Scientific Revolution

3.  1581 – Studied medicine  1589-1592 – Studied math and physics  1592-1607 – Padua University Developed Law of Inertia  1609 – Built telescope Earth’s moon Jupiter’s moons Galileo’s Research Years

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

5.  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

6.  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

7. Galileo Galilei Father of Modern Science

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