Galileo Observation

During most of the 16th and 17th centuries, it was not easy for scientists to make new discoveries and present them to the world. The Catholic Church, a dominating force during that period, persecuted anyone who would spread ideas and opinions that contradicted what the Bible stated. Both Copernicus and Galileo believed in the heliocentric theory, also called Copernicus theory, which stated that the sun was at the centre of the universe and the earth revolves around it. However, the Catholic Church did not agree with this idea because the Bible stated that the earth was at the centre of the universe and the sun revolved around it, which is the complete opposite. Due to this disagreement, Copernicus and Galileo were threaded by the Catholic Church and

Eventually Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642) came to popularity, rejecting the Aristotelian notions of motion (O'Connor, J.J., & Robertson, E. F., 2002). He showed that speed does not increase continuously and that impetus does not exist, and argued that once motion starts it would remain forever, if not imparted. This idea is very similar to Isaac Newton’s later ideas of inertia and his

Another important figure in the Scientific Revolution was Galileo Galilei. He was an Italian born professor of mathematics who had a great interest in the workings of the universe. Galileo served as a professor at the University of Padua, and it was during this time that he began to question the accuracy of the Churches representation of the world. Galileo’s approach towards knowledge was much different then the afore mentioned Copernicus. Where as Copernicus presented his finding to the mercy of the church, Galileo wrote his conclusions and left the Roman Catholic Church interpret them as they chose. The very nature of his findings pitted him as an opponent of the church.

Stokstad posits that these ideas have roots in the previous scientific revolution of the century before it, with philosophers such as Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes establishing what we now know as the scientific method based on logical reasoning, educated guesses and controlled experiments to prove them. The astronomer Galileo Galilei confirmed a previous theory by Nicolaus Copernicus that the sun did not revolve around the Earth and that it was the other way around-- the planets revolved around the sun. These theories and practices went against the Church's teachings, and Galileo in particular was forced to take back what he said on his observations. Other scientists made discoveries on smaller scales relating to the animal kingdom and plant life, and artists were used to convey the new-found information by painting or drawing those findings. (p. 756) With the different revolutions and events that took place before the eighteenth century, it could be said that the Enlightenment was just a logical progression and the next step.

How would you feel if you were the smartest person in the world and put under house arrest? This is exactly how Galileo felt when he made his many discoveries helping to advance astronomy, philosophy, theology and many more. Galileo’s discoveries were all extremely beneficial and helpful which led to even more findings by Galileo. Galileo's lifestyle is what led to his successes in the mathematical and scientific fields considering his father encouraging him to do great things. Galileo’s inventions include the telescope, pendulum clock, thermometer and many other helpful mechanical devices.

The most important event that resulted from the Galileo Affair was the information and data that caused the paradigm shift from the Geocentric approach to the Heliocentric approach. Francis Collins states that all faiths today (except for a few primitive ones) except the Heliocentric layout of the Universe. Both realms of science and religion agree and believe on the same paradigm. A scientific revelation occurred, and Thomas Kuhn would say a paradigm shift did occur. No longer is Earth the center of the

In 1581, Galileo began his studies at the University of Pisa. His father wanted him to be as successful as possible, naturally, but Galileo had other plans. Galileo was no longer interested in being a mastery of medicine. Galileo started to focus on the pendulum. But it wasn't until 1602 when Galileo found out that when the pendulum swings back and forth that it's not depending on the arc of the swing.

Lecture talked about Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton how each of them had their own things going on, but somehow some influenced one another to lead them to their next steps. According to lecture the astronomers had their own conclusion about how the universe evolved or how it was created. Was it created by god or how? Will we ever find the answer for that? Like Copernicus, Galileo and Newton the scientists are trying to prove their conclusions. There was tension between the church and science. Galileo actually discussed his discovery with the church. Many had their opinion of what created us or who. Some said god created us and others believe we were just created with the universe, but we don’t know how. Our conclusion to the universe might

Galileo gave more emphasis to mathematical arguments rather than to experimental or physical arguments in

There have been many frontiers throughout the Renaissance era. There have been huge accomplishments, especially in the field of science. Yet, none have even come close to the accomplishments of Galileo Galilei. Galileo provided a frontier in history because of his improvements in the field of science, especially physics and astronomy with his inventions and ideas. Galileo was not supported by anyone when he started, but he soon began gaining popularity when he started to prove his theories true and the ones of the past false.

Galileo’s Dialogue on the Two Chief World Systems uses powerful logic and simply described concepts to overcome the Aristotelian bias of the populous and argue in favor of Copernicus’ heliocentric view of the universe. Copernicus theorized that the earth, along with the other planets in the sky, is in motion around the sun. The Aristotelian’s geocentric worldview, that the earth is the motionless center of the universe, was deeply ingrained into the minds of the people and the teachings of the church. Galileo’s argument had to be not only incisive and logical to have any sway, but it also had to avoid offending or denying the ancient principles of thought proposed by Aristotle. He walked this delicate line between educating the public and

for people to accept. But when the actual facts are looked at it is very easy

Another great discovery of Galileo's, was the principal of isochronism. Galileo's fascination with Aristotelian theory, parabolic arcs, and the back and forth motion of a suspended object, urged him to research

In summer of 1609, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) pointed his revolutionary astronomical telescope to the heavens under the starry Venetian sky; his greatly important observations unveiled the mysteries of universe and would end up changing the course of scientific thought forever. Galileo lived in an age where there was much status quo, when scientists and philosophers would accept scientific and religious doctrine that had stood for hundreds, if not thousands, of years instead of challenging the accepted knowledge in favor of intellectual progress. Galileo’s scientific methods lead to significant discoveries explaining key scientific laws, such as the

The scientific revolution was one of the greatest times in the 16th century and its ideals have proved to last to this very day. The great minds of the scientific revolution brought forth new concepts and vastly complex while each one is rooted in a basic fundamental. Some of these ideas and fundamentals were of the outside world, aka space, the planet and the stars, motion, and physics. One of the best minds of this time was, of course, Galileo Galilei. This great astronomer was a marvel at his work, he introduced controversial concepts that the church did not accept but those that he believed were to be true. Written by Galileo himself, this letter to the Grand Duchess professed his great discoveries and how they changed old ideas and