2. In the year 1609, Galileo had heard about the
new invention of the telescope. Invented in
Holland, and without ever having seen an
example, Galileo continued to construct a far
superior version, making many astronomical
discoveries. These included mountains on the
surface of the moon and the four largest moons
of the planet Jupiter.
What made him famous?
3. Later on in his life, Galileo was accused of
heresy for support of the Copernican theory.
This was a rebellious move in a time when
many people believed that the Earth was in the
central position. And by 1616, a mere two years
later he was forbidden by the church from
teaching his incredible theories to the younger
generation.
What happened next?
4. In 1632, again he was blamed for heresy after
his book 'Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief
World Systems' was published. The book
described the Copernican theory as if being in
conversation by two men. Galileo was then
demanded to appear before the Inquisition in
Rome. Where He was sentenced to life
imprisonment, which was fortunately later
reduced to permanent house arrest. He was
also forced to publicly withdraw his support
for Copernican theory.
His disaster with the
Church!
