STARRY MESSENGER FLASHCARD

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What instrument did Galileo use to look at the sky?

Back

Telescope

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Who was the highest ruler of the land during Galileo's time?

Back

The Pope

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Did Galileo go blind?

Back

True

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Was Galileo born in America?

Back

False

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Why did the church pardon Galileo?

Back

He was right.

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What is a telescope?

Back

An instrument that makes distant objects appear closer and clearer.

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Who was Galileo Galilei?

Back

An Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician known for his contributions to modern science.

Front

What did Galileo discover about the moons of Jupiter?

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He discovered four large moons, now known as the Galilean moons.

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What is the significance of Galileo's work?

Back

He challenged the geocentric model of the universe and supported the heliocentric model.

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What does 'geocentric' mean?

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A model of the universe where Earth is at the center.