Galileo


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Galileo Galilei is considered the father of observational astronomy, modern science, the scientific method and modern-era classical physics. This is a short biography of this scientific giant, touching on all phases of his life, including his work and his controversies. (1 hr 58 min)

Chapters

Birth and Education 10:56 Read by Elijah Fisher
University Professorships 11:06 Read by Elijah Fisher
Galileo's Telescope 10:42 Read by J. M. Smallheer
Discovery of Sun-Spots 11:38 Read by Paige Summer
Growth of Opposition 10:30 Read by Paige Summer
Causes of the Oppostion 5:32 Read by Larry Wilson
Publication of "Il Saggiatore" 11:01 Read by C. B. Seyfarth
The "Dialogues on the Two Systems of the World" 10:02 Read by Availle
Troubles Ensuing on the Publication of the "Dialogues" 11:11 Read by Availle
Galileo Before the Inquisition 9:27 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Last Days of Galileo 9:14 Read by BettyB
Conclusion 6:42 Read by Larry Wilson