The Trial Of Galileo
The Italian astronomer Galileo was examined by th…
September 13, 201717m 35s
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The Italian astronomer Galileo was examined by the Inquisition for heresy in 1633. At issue was his advocacy of the heliocentric (sun-centered) view of the solar system. What was the significance of the trial, and what were the motivations of the participants?