Galileo Galilei's Life By albennett Feb 15, 1564 Galileo Galilei was Born He was born in Pisa, Italy. His Father is, Vincenzo Galilei. His mother is,Guilia Ammanati. Period: Feb 15, 1564 to Jan 8, 1642 Galileo's Life Span Jul 15, 1586 Galileo taught at Vallombrosa Dec 12, 1586 In this year, he wrote his first scientific book, The Little Balan Aug 13, 1600 His daughter Virginia was born Aug 18, 1601 His secon daughter Livia is born Sep 6, 1608 He constructs a hydrostatic balance Jan 7, 1610 He observes three stars near Jupiter This was one of his first accomplishments Jan 15, 1610 He figured out four satellites of Jupiter Apr 24, 1610 Galilei wrote the Starry Messenger Jul 25, 1610 Galileo first turned his telescope on Saturn Dec 30, 1610 Verifies that Venus goes through phases like the moon Nov 19, 1612 Galileo included the observation of sunspots in "Disclose of Floating Bodies" Apr 7, 1623 "Urban Vill's Blessing " Galileos book on comets is published Dec 10, 1629 Galileo becomes a grandfather Jun 21, 1633 Put in jail for a period of time Jul 30, 1637 GAlileo becomes blind in his right eye Jan 20, 1638 He becomes totally blind Jan 8, 1642 Galileo Galilei Dies