Galileo Galilei

• Galileo Galilei was an Italian scientist born in 1564.

• He was often called the "father of modern observational astronomy."

• Galileo improved the telescope, making celestial discoveries.

• His observations supported the heliocentric model of the solar system.    

•He faced opposition from the Catholic Church for his ideas.

• Galileo's work laid the groundwork for modern physics.

• He formulated the law of inertia and the law of falling bodies.

• Galileo also made significant contributions to the study of motion.

• His writings influenced scientists for centuries to come.

• Galileo's legacy continues to inspire scientific inquiry today.