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Galileo | The Rebel Scientist Who Defied The Church

Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei (15 February 1564 -8 January 1642), commonly referred to as Galileo Galilei or mononymously as Galileo, was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, sometimes described as a polymath.

He was born in the city of Pisa, then part of the Duchy of Florence. Galileo has been called the father of observational astronomy, modern-era classical physics, the scientific method, and modern science.

In this full biography documentary, we follow Galileo from his early years in Italy to the dramatic trial that changed the history of science, astronomy and the Catholic Church forever.

Galileo Galilei was the rebel scientist who used his telescope to prove that the Earth revolved around the Sun, challenging centuries of belief and Church authority. This documentary explores his groundbreaking work in astronomy, physics and mathematics, his support for the heliocentric theory, and his legendary conflict with the Inquisition.

See how Galileo’s experiments, observations of Jupiter’s moons, and studies of motion helped create modern science. Learn why his books were banned, why he was forced to recant, and how his ideas survived to inspire Isaac Newton.

Perfect for anyone interested in history, science, religion and philosophy, this film reveals the human story behind one of the greatest minds who ever lived.

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