Astronomy And Astrology – What Is The Difference?
Astronomy and astrology are often confused with each other, by people who have not studied either discipline.
Astronomy is the science of studying the universe around us. read on..
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Galileo Lays The Foundations For Greatness
Galileo did not invent the telescope, as many people think.
But he undoubtedly improved the telescope and was the first to use it for astronomy, making several hugely important discoveries. But before that, let us look at how it all started for him.
Galileo was born into a noble family in 1564. read on..
Galileo’s Telescopes And Discoveries
We have seen in Galileo Lays The Foundations For Greatness that he had begun a brilliant career with early success and recognition.
By the time he was 28 years old, he was at Padua University, holding his second Professorship of Mathematics. He had unfortunately needed to leave the university of Pisa and his Tuscan homeland, having already upset the authorities there. read on..