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Feb 15, 1564
Born
Florence, Italy -
Period: Feb 15, 1564 to
Life of Galileo Galilei
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Publishes Essay- Hydrostatic Balence
Publishes his essay on Hydrostatic Balance, A device used to measure the mass of objects. -
Professor at University of Padua
Taught geometery, mechanics, and astronomy at the University of Padua. (Exact Date is Unknown) -
Discovers 3x Telescope
(Exact Date is Unknown) -
Discovers Jupiter's 3 moons
(Exact Date is Unknown) -
Publishes Book "Dialogue..."
Publishes book: "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems" (Exact Date is Unknown) -
Under trial
Galileo was under trial for suspicion of heresy.
(Exact Date Unknown) -
Sentenced to house arrest
Appeased the courts and was sentenced to house confinement.
(Exact Date is Unknown) -
Became completely blind
Galileo became completely blind due to glaucoma, but kept working dispite all of his other ailments. (Exact Date is Unknown) -
Died
Galileo Died at the age of 77, in Arcetri, Italy.