THE ENLIGHTMENT and THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

By M.ariana
  • Feb 15, 1564

    GALILEO GALILEI

    Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian scientist, mathematician, astronomer and physicist who played a crucial role in the Scientific Revolution. He is best know for improving the telescope and for his astronomical observations. Was born in Pisa Italy on february 15, 1564

  • The inventions: improved telescope

    The improved telescope changed astronomy. Galileo did design in 1609, improving its capacity to observe the sky in greater detail

  • how it affect society

    With this telescope, Galileo made fundamental discoveries, such as the moons of jupiter, the phases of Venus and observed sunspots and crates of the moon