The International Year of Astronomy (2009) focuses on Galileo Galilei's contributions, particularly his meticulous observation, prompt publication, and acceptance of his findings' consequences, rather ...

“All truths are easy to understand once we discover them,” Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei once said. “The point is to discover them.” Galileo sought to understand the night sky and the motions of ...

Few figures shine as brightly as Galileo Galilei, an Italian philosopher whose contributions to astronomy revolutionized the understanding of the stars. "Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) has always played ...

On the next clear night, step outside and look south. The brilliant object that catches your eye is the king of the planets, Jupiter. Now, imagine going back in time to the year 1610. Italian ...

Ask students what they know about Galileo Galilei. Where and when did he live? (In Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries.) What did he do? (He was considered the first truly modern scientist ...