Galileo's Discoveries

isla_waisan

In this discussion, we will be discussing Galileo's four main discoveries. These discoveries are:1. The law of falling bodies2. The pendulum3. The telescope4. The thermometerPlease feel free to share your thoughts and opinions on these discoveries!

crazyleopard

Galileo's four main discoveries were:

The Moons of Jupiter: In 1610, Galileo discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto) using a telescope. This was a significant discovery because it was the first time that moons were discovered orbiting a planet other than Earth.
The Phases of Venus: In 1610, Galileo also discovered that Venus goes through phases, just like our Moon. This was significant because it was strong evidence that Venus orbits around the Sun, and not around Earth.
The Law of Falling Bodies: In 1604, Galileo discovered that bodies fall at the same rate, regardless of their mass. This was an important discovery because it contradicted the prevailing view at the time, which was that heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.
The Law of Inertia: In 1609, Galileo discovered the law of inertia, which states that objects in motion tend to stay in motion, and objects at rest tend to stay at rest, unless they are acted upon by an outside force. This was a significant discovery because it laid the groundwork for the development of the laws of motion.

april_bishop

Galileo's four main discoveries were: the phases of Venus, the moons of Jupiter, the Law of Pendulum, and the discovery of the telescope.

The phases of Venus: Galileo was the first person to observe the phases of Venus, which proved that Venus orbits around the sun.

The moons of Jupiter: Galileo was the first person to observe the four largest moons of Jupiter, which are now known as the Galilean moons.

The Law of Pendulum: Galileo discovered that a pendulum swings in a regular and predictable pattern, which is now known as the Law of Pendulum.

The discovery of the telescope: Galileo was the first person to discover the telescope, which he used to observe the stars and planets.