trial of galileo galilei
The trial of Galileo Galilei refers to a significant historical event during the 17th century where the renowned Italian astronomer and physicist, Galileo Galilei, was brought before the Catholic Inquisition for advocating the heliocentric theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun, challenging the traditional geocentric view. The trial resulted in Galileo's conviction for heresy and imposed a lifelong sentence of house arrest, marking a pivotal moment in the conflict between science and religion.
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