Question

Define Galileo Galilei

Answer 1

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. He is best known for his improvements to the telescope and astronomical observations that confirmed the heliocentric model of the solar system proposed by Copernicus. Galileo also made significant contributions to the fields of mechanics and observational astronomy. His support for the heliocentric model led to conflict with the Catholic Church and he was eventually charged with heresy.