Galileo improved the telescope, confirmed heliocentrism, and pioneered controlled experiments in studying free fall, facing house arrest for his controversial findings.
Galileo improved the telescope, confirmed the heliocentric model, and pioneered controlling and manipulating variables in his study of free fall. His heliocentric theory led to censure and house arrest.
| Front | Gallileo |
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| Back | Training: U of Pisa (he was run out). Lens making with Hans Lippershey. Accomplishments: Improved telescope: observed planets, confirmed heliocentric Controlling & manipulating variables, accurate measurement of time: while investigating law of free fall. Criticisms of others: n/a Criticized by others: Heliocentric theory banned, published in a book which he was forced to renounce & put on house arrest. Systems: Empiricist |
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