Popularly known as Galileo, this Italian astronomer, was born in Pisa, Italy, on the 15th of February 1564 and passed away on the 8th of January 1642.
Do you know that Galileo’s father was Vincenzo Galilei, the famous musician?
Not only an astronomer, Galileo was known as the Father of Science, Modern Physics and Observational astronomy. Galileo played a crucial role in the scientific revolution during the Renaissance. His accomplishments are vast, but the most notable of them are his observation of sunspots, confirmation of the phases of Venus and discovering Jupiter’s four largest satellites.
Famous Quote: “By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.”