Galileo
Galileo Galilei is considered the father of observational astronomy, modern science, the scientific method and modern-era classical physics. This is a short biography of this scientific giant, touching on all phases of his life, including his work and his controversies.
Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | Birth and Education | Elijah Fisher |
00:10:56 |
| Play 02 | University Professorships | Elijah Fisher |
00:11:06 |
| Play 03 | Galileo's Telescope | J. M. Smallheer |
00:10:42 |
| Play 04 | Discovery of Sun-Spots | Paige Summer |
00:11:38 |
| Play 05 | Growth of Opposition | Paige Summer |
00:10:30 |
| Play 06 | Causes of the Oppostion | Larry Wilson |
00:05:32 |
| Play 07 | Publication of "Il Saggiatore" | C. B. Seyfarth |
00:11:01 |
| Play 08 | The "Dialogues on the Two Systems of the World" | Availle |
00:10:02 |
| Play 09 | Troubles Ensuing on the Publication of the "Dialogues" | Availle |
00:11:11 |
| Play 10 | Galileo Before the Inquisition | Beeswaxcandle |
00:09:27 |
| Play 11 | Last Days of Galileo | BettyB |
00:09:14 |
| Play 12 | Conclusion | Larry Wilson |
00:06:42 |