galileo galilei
Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who played a pivotal role in the development of modern science, making significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, physics, and engineering. He is best known for his use of the telescope and his observations that supported the heliocentric theory proposed by Copernicus, challenging the prevailing geocentric worldview of his time. Galileo's experiments and theories laid the foundation for the scientific method and helped establish a new era of scientific understanding.
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- astronomical observations
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