He invented (rather modified and perfected) the telescope. He discovered the 4 biggest moons of Jupiter. His observations strengthened the heliocentric universe theory (that is the earth revolves around the sun and the earth isn't the centre of the universe).
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Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer and scientist known for improving the telescope's design, demonstrating that the Earth revolves around the sun (heliocentrism), and making significant advancements in the field of physics, particularly in the study of motion and mechanics. He also faced opposition from the Catholic Church for his support of heliocentrism, which led to his trial and house arrest for the rest of his life.
Galileo made a great version of the microscope and telescope, was a role model, became the first known modern scientist, and with a little help discovered that the Sun was at the center of the solar system, not the Earth.
The famous scientist whom we usually refer to as Galileo was named, in full, Galileo Galilei. His first name actually was Galileo.
1645
Galileo did not discover gravity. It was Sir Isaac Newton who formulated the law of universal gravitation.
Galileo's discoveries and writings, particularly his support for the heliocentric model of the solar system, played a significant role in making him famous. Additionally, his conflicts with the Catholic Church and subsequent trial also brought attention to his work and ideas.
The telescope.