revolution‚ Ptolemy came up with the geocentric theory. The geocentric theory stated that the earth was the center of the universe and that the sun and planets revolved around it. At the start of the scientific revolution‚ Copernicus‚ Kepler‚ and Galileo all contributed to the challenging of Ptolemy’s theory. In the early 1500’s Copernicus theory developed to be almost the exact opposite of Ptolemy’s. Copernicus believed that the sun was the center of the universe and that the earth and all the other
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explanation regarding the dynamics of individual moving bodies. He explained the nature of space and time. Galileo Galilei‚ often known mononymously as Galileo‚ was an Italian physicist‚ mathematician‚ engineer‚ astronomer‚ and philosopher who played a major role in the scientific revolution. ACCOMPLISHMENT: The Thermometer Galileo is credited with the invention of the first thermometer in 1606. The thermometer was bulky
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lately it has become an even bigger topic of interest. Ever since we sent a probe to Jupiter and it explored the moons‚ Io and Europa. Both of these moons have possible means for life. These two moons were discovered on January 10‚ 1610 by Galileo Galilei. One night when he was star gazing‚ he looked at Jupiter and saw four little stars around it. These little stars turned out to orbit Jupiter‚ therefore they are moons. These four moons were: Io‚ Europa‚ Ganymede‚ and Callisto. These four moons
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Introduction Galileo Galilei is considered to be the most predominant scientists during the 17th century for the astronomical discoveries that he made using a telescope. He utilized the telescope in the year of 1616. Galileo faced numerous challenges and remarkable discoveries which impacted science forever. The telescope was first invented by a Dutch eyeglass maker named Hans Lippershey in 1608‚ but it was Galileo who first commenced the astronomical discoveries by pointing the telescope towards
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FAMOUS FOREIGN PHYSICISTS WILLIAM GILBERT -hypothesized that the Earth is a giant magnet GALILEO GALILEI -performed fundamental observations‚ experiments‚ and mathematical analyses in astronomy and physics; discovered mountains and craters on the moon‚ the phases of Venus‚ and the four largest satellites of Jupiter: Io‚ Europa‚ Callisto‚ and Ganymede SIR ISAAC NEWTON -developed theories of gravitation and mechanics‚ and invented differential calculus BENJAMIN FRANKLIN -the first
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Scientific Revolution Nicolas Copernicus 1473 - 1543 Tycho Brahe 1546-1601 Johannes Kepler 1571 -1630 Galileo Galilei 1564- 1642 Isaac Newton 1642- 1726 Nicolas Copernicus 1473 - 1543 Nicolas Copernicus Nicolas Copernicus wrote a brief statement which essentially said we live in a heliocentric solar system and that the sun is the center of everything. Against the church however the church didn’t seem to care that Copernicus was announcing his belief. Because his statement was poorly written
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According to Bowles and Kaplan‚ “though the Scientific Revolution spread over two centuries and encompassed many different scientific and cultural elements‚ four main themes were important: Nature was a machine‚ instruments could quantify and measure phenomena‚ science had practical value‚ and active experimentation could prove theory better than passive observation” (Bowles and Kaplan‚ 2012‚ pg. 1). The 18th century was a time that involved the Scientific Revolution. The Scientific Revolution also
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illustrations of spectacles date from about 1350 and soon became symbols of learning. Around 1450‚ the factors for the telescope existed but it is likely that lenses and mirrors of the appropriate strengths were not available until later (Galileo Project). Galileo Galilei
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considered to be a “century of genius” because of the many advancements and inventions during this time period. There were a great number of intellects who excelled in every field. The 17th century witnessed the work of individuals ranging from Bernini to Galileo. It is popularly viewed as the time of modern science‚ but the works in architecture and art also showed the importance of this time period. Many historians argue whether this time period was actually a century of genius or just a coincidence. The
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Revolution as the most significant event of the 17th century. Through the discoveries made by astronomers during the Scientific Revolution‚ the expanse and mysteries of the Universe were revealed to the people of the 17th century. Men like Copernicus‚ Galileo‚ and Kepler gave birth to cosmic discovery and human acknowledgement of the universe. In addition‚ the Scientific Revolution helped to inspire others to pursue a deeper understanding and greater knowledge of the growing world of scientific discovery
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