The Starry Messenger Book Flashcard

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Where was Galileo born?

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Pisa, Italy

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What did people believe about the Earth before Galileo?

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The Earth was the center of the universe.

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What did Galileo study with his improved telescope?

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The moon

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What did Galileo discover about the 'Medicean Stars' that he saw around Jupiter?

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They were actually little moons revolving around Jupiter.

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What is the name of the instrument that Galileo used to see things far, far away?

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Spyglass

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What is a telescope?

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An instrument that makes distant objects appear closer.

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What is the significance of the Medicean Stars?

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They were the first moons discovered orbiting another planet.

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What did Galileo's observations challenge?

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The belief that Earth was the center of the universe.

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What is the scientific method?

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A process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.