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