Galileo Galilei (1564-1642, Italy) (31 dic 1579 anni – 26 apr 1764 anni)
Descrizione:
-mathematically proves Kepler correct
-telescope proves heliocentrism correct, celestial bodies imperfect: observes Jupiter moons, sun spots, moon
-first to posit law of inertia: "motion is as natural as rest"
-A Dialogue Between the Two Great Systems of the World, 1602
-invents scientific method
-made church sound stupid
-tried by Dominican Roman Inquisition
-renounced Copernican Theory, under house arrest until death
-ballistics
-freefall acceleration, horse and ball, metal chute experiment
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