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Galileo

  • Galileo's Birth
    Feb 15, 1564

    Galileo's Birth

    Galileo is born in Pisa, Italy
  • Sidereus Nuncius

    Sidereus Nuncius

    Galileo publishes his book, Sidereus Nuncius, or The Starry Messenger, which describes his observations that he made with his telescope.
  • First Trial

    First Trial

    Galileo is tried for teaching the ideas of Heliocentrism. The Inquisition finds these ideas to be heretical. Galileo is also banned from teachg or writing about these ideas. (Dates for the month and day are inaccurate)
  • Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems

    Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems

    Galileo publishes another book which is allowed by the Inquisition. It compares the Copernican Theory to the Ptolemaic System. (Dates for the month and day are inaccurate)
  • Second Trial

    Second Trial

    After Galileo publishes the Diaglogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, he tried again. Galileo is put on house arrest until his death. (Dates for the month and day are inaccurate)
  • Galileo's Death

    Galileo's Death

    Galileo died in Arcetri, Italy, at the age of 78.