Evolution By amarie.thomas Period: Feb 19, 1473 to Sep 28, 1953 The Birth of Copernicus and the Death of Hubble Mar 2, 1543 Copernicus Published his theory May 24, 1543 Copernicus Death Mar 2, 1604 Galileo had his first astronomical observation Dec 2, 1609 Galileo found evidence that contradicted the Ptolemaic Theory Jan 9, 1642 Galileo Death Jan 4, 1643 Newton was born Mar 1, 1667 Newton proved that white was composed of all colors Sep 1, 1687 Newton created a new telescope Mar 31, 1727 Newton's death Mar 2, 1926 Hubble Disvovered that galazies move away from earth Mar 2, 1929 Hubbles Law Was Made