Galileo Galilei


Famous As: Astronomer, Mathematician, Philosopher, Rebel Scientist, Physicist
Nationality: Italian
Born On: 15 February 1564 AD    Famous 15th February Birthdays
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius    Famous Aquarians
Born In: Pisa
Died On: 08 January 1642 AD
Place Of Death: Arcetri
Father: Vincenzo Galilei
Mother: Giulia Ammannati
Siblings: Michelagnolo
Spouse: Marina Gamba
Children: Maria Celeste, Livia, Vincenzo Gamba
Education: University of Pisa, University of Padua
Discoveries / Inventions: Telescope, Ballistics Calculation Geometric, Military Compass,Jupiter's Four Largest Satellites (moons)
Works & Achievements: Founded Galilean Telescope, Stated the Heliocentric Cosmology, Discovered Jupiter's 4 moons


Often remembered as the Father of Modern Astronomy, Galileo Galilei was one of the most celebrated and illustrious astronomers, mathematicians and physicists in the history of mankind. He played a major role and was instrumental in establishing the scientific revolution. Galileo is credited for developing much of the modern concepts, which have proved to be the foundation on which research is conducted in the present times. Throughout his life, Galileo greatly contributed to astronomical observatory. He bettered the telescope, which assisted him in his discoveries. He also dismissed the Aristotelian view which was dominant in that era and supported Copernicanism. His contribution in the field of astronomy includes the telescopic confirmation of the phases of Venus, the discovery of the four largest satellites of Jupiter, and the observation and analysis of sunspots. Furthermore, he invented an improved military compass and other instruments in the field of applied science and technology. It was his prophesizing the heliocentric view and supporting Copernicanism that irked the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in his lifelong conflict with the same. Nevertheless, with the dawn of the 20th century, the Church lifted the ban imposed on Galileo's books and acclaimed him as the Father of Modern was dom� � t i �f `�` a and supported Copernicanism. His contribution in the field of astronomy includes the telescopic confirmation of the phases of � s �f `�` very of the four largest satellites of Jupiter, and the observation and analysis of sunspots. Furthermore, he invented an improved military compass and other instruments in the field of applied science and technology. It was his prophesizing the heliocentric view and supporting Copernicanism that irked the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in his lifelong conflict with the same. Nevertheless, with the dawn of the 20th century, the Church lifted the ban imposed on Galileo's books and acclaimed him as the Father of Modern Sciences.