Galileo's First Controversy:
Galileo's support of a heliocentric theory was seen by the Roman Catholic Church as contradicting various scriptural passages.
In 1616, Galileo first defended himself against the Church. Galileo was ordered not to "hold or defend" the idea that the Earth moved and the Sun remained stationary at the center. For several years, Galileo was able to discuss heliocentric theory hypothetically without arousing undue ire from the Church.
Galileo's support of a heliocentric theory was seen by the Roman Catholic Church as contradicting various scriptural passages.
In 1616, Galileo first defended himself against the Church. Galileo was ordered not to "hold or defend" the idea that the Earth moved and the Sun remained stationary at the center. For several years, Galileo was able to discuss heliocentric theory hypothetically without arousing undue ire from the Church.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Galileo established the laws of projectiles, developed great ideas. Most of the progress of the past 400 years, including the Industrial Revolution, would not have been possible without the work of Galileo. In other words, there is no one alive on Earth today who has not benefited from his contributions. |
FAILURES
Even though Galileo made many helpful discoveries in his life, he faced problems too. They included finding funding, securing patent protection and dealing with publishing pressure. To continue, Galileo missed the discovery of Neptune, he could not accept the moon's impact on tides, and he was convinced that comets were atmospheric disturbances instead of objects in the heavens.
Even though Galileo made many helpful discoveries in his life, he faced problems too. They included finding funding, securing patent protection and dealing with publishing pressure. To continue, Galileo missed the discovery of Neptune, he could not accept the moon's impact on tides, and he was convinced that comets were atmospheric disturbances instead of objects in the heavens.