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Galileo Galilei. By Sophie. Early Life. February 15,1564 Pisa, Northwest Italy Had two sisters and one brother. Education. Private teacher Taught by family friend Mathematical instrument Teacher in astronomy and geometry. Accomplishments. Invented new hydrostatic balance.
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Galileo Galilei By Sophie
Early Life • February 15,1564 • Pisa, Northwest Italy • Had two sisters and one brother
Education • Private teacher • Taught by family friend • Mathematical instrument • Teacher in astronomy and geometry
Accomplishments • Invented new hydrostatic balance. • first astronomical telescope. • One of the first people to look at heavens with telescope. • earth round not flat. • Mathematical formulation.
Later Life • Sent to prison • 3 kids • Not married • Had kids with Marina Gamba
Fun Facts • Called inventor of the astronomical telescope.
Bibliography • http://www.factmonster.com/biography/var/galileo.html • http://www.k8.ebonline.com/elementary/search?query=galileo+galilei&ct=&x=31&y=12 • Galileo and the Universe by Steve Parker