"The Age of Enlightenment" Introduction In this chapter you learned about the Scientific Revolution of 17th century Europe. One of the most recognized scientists of that period is Galileo, who famously angered the Catholic Church by defending Copernicus's belief that the earth was not the center of the universe. As you will see, the lasting genius of Galileo's work has more to do with his analysis of time and motion than with his study of the heavens. Visit the Galileo Web site to become an expert on the lesser-known—but nonetheless important—discoveries of this remarkable scientist and mathematician. Destination Title: GalileoNote: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window.Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips.Directions Begin at the NOVA Galileo site.
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