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Galileo

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Galileo Galilei is considered the father of observational astronomy, modern science, the scientific method and modern-era classical physics. This is a short biography of this scientific giant, touching on all phases of his life, including his work and his controversies. (1 hr 58 min)

Chapters

Birth and Education

10:56

Read by Elijah Fisher

University Professorships

11:06

Read by Elijah Fisher

Galileo's Telescope

10:42

Read by J. M. Smallheer

Discovery of Sun-Spots

11:38

Read by Paige Summer

Growth of Opposition

10:30

Read by Paige Summer

Causes of the Oppostion

5:32

Read by Larry Wilson

Publication of "Il Saggiatore"

11:01

Read by C. B. Seyfarth

The "Dialogues on the Two Systems of the World"

10:02

Read by Availle

Troubles Ensuing on the Publication of the "Dialogues"

11:11

Read by Availle

Galileo Before the Inquisition

9:27

Read by Beeswaxcandle

Last Days of Galileo

9:14

Read by BettyB

Conclusion

6:42

Read by Larry Wilson