STARRY MESSENGER FLASHCARD

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Did Galileo go blind?

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True

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What happened to Galileo after 350 years?

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The church pardoned him.

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Was Galileo born in America?

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False

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What instrument did Galileo use to look at the sky?

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Telescope

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Who was the first person to say the earth was NOT the center of the universe?

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Copernicus

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What is a telescope?

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An instrument that makes distant objects appear closer and clearer.

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Who was Galileo Galilei?

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An Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, known for his contributions to modern science.

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What did Galileo discover about the moons of Jupiter?

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He discovered four large moons, now known as the Galilean moons.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'the earth is not the center of the universe'?

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It challenged the geocentric model and supported the heliocentric model.

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What did the church think about Galileo's ideas?

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They opposed his ideas because they contradicted the traditional beliefs.