Where was Galileo born and what occupation did his father hold?
– What did Galileo determine was independent of a Pendulum’s swing? Also, give a brief description of his work with the pendulum. – In what year did Galileo develop his explanation for the earth’s tides? Further, what motions of the earth led his to his theory? – www.hps.cam.ac.uk/starry/galileo.html – What was Galileo working of after he obtained the Chair of Mathematics at Padua? – Why did he first begin to study astronomy? – Which book uncovered information about the satellites of Jupiter and the Milky was led to his initial European fame? – What famous quote from Galileo’s run-in with the Church is seen as apocryphal? – What famous letter was ultimately responsible for Galileo’s trouble with the Church? Using this link: http://galileo.rice.edu/bio/index.html (or just www.galileo.rice.edu) write an accurate timeline from galileo’s early life to the inquisition. You must include the following items and 4 of your own. (Include dates with each item) -Birth date -Where Galileo moved in