Docendo Discimus
On February 13, 1633, Galileo Galilei, the venerable Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, arrived in Rome to stand trial before the Roman Inquisition. This event marked a pivotal moment in the history of science, the Roman Catholic Church, and the intersection of faith and empirical evidence. The trial of Galileo remains one of the most... Continue Reading →
The Galileo mission, one of NASA's most ambitious planetary exploration endeavors, embarked on a remarkable journey to study Jupiter and its moons, providing invaluable insights into our solar system's largest planet. From its planning to its final moments, this mission stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our unquenchable thirst for knowledge. The concept... Continue Reading →
August 25, 1609 Salutations to those who read these words! Today was a day of profound significance and joy for me. Upon the terraces of the ancient and revered city of Venice, I had the privilege of presenting a most wondrous invention of mine to the officials of the Republic. I named it the 'telescope.'... Continue Reading →
Galileo's stern rebuke of the church was originally much harsher, according to a long-lost letter. Source: Galileo Toned Down His Heretical Words, Long-Lost Letter Proves (But the Church Persecuted Him Anyway)
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