Friday, October 10, 2008

Galileo Galilei


Galileo Galilei was born on the 15 February 1564 in Italy and died on the 8 January 1642) Galileo is also known for being a physicist, mathematician, and an astronomer, His achievements include improvements to the telescope. He discovered the four largest satellites of Jupiter, named the Galilean moons in his honour, and he also improving compass design.

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