By Sawyer W.
Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564 in the city of Pisa, Italy. When Galileo was old enough, his father taught him how to read, write, and how to play the flute and the organ. Galileo’s father hired a teacher to teach him about the ancient Greek thinkers. When Galileo was 11 he was sent to a boarding school in the Monastery Vallombrosa. When Galileo was 17 he started studying medicine at the University of Pisa to please his father, as he originally wanted to be a musician.
Galileo’s most important inventions were the telescope, compound microscope and the pendulum clock. Galileo used the telescope to look out at the universe to see how it worked. The compound microscope was used for looking closely at small objects. The pendulum clock was used for measuring time, but was never completed. The telescope helped Galileo prove that the earth was in the center of the planets and changed some people’s beliefs of the universe; others kept their geocentric beliefs. Because he challenged their beliefs, the church had Galileo put under house arrest and he was told he could have no visitors. After a few years alone, people started to visit him. While under house arrest, Galileo started work on a pendulum regulator for the mechanical clock, however he died before it was complete.
Galileo’s work was fundamental during the Renaissance Period. His inventions led to a greater understanding of the universe and changed history. Today, many believe he worked through a process rather than guessing. We call this the scientific method.
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