Galileo

1564-1642

Models of the Solar SystemGeocentric

Heliocentric

The Problem: Why Geocentric

Nicolaus copernicusWho was Copernicus? What was his impact on the study of the heliocentric model?

Where his works widely accepted?

Council of Trent1545

What was the result and impact of the Council of Trent?

What was the Council of Trent a response to?

Giordano BrunoWho is Giordano Bruno?

What impact might he have left on Galileo?

What was his final fate?

GalileoResearch a brief history of Galileo? Where is he from? What did he study?

What did he contribute to the study of heliocentric model?

ConflictWhat happened in 1616 with concern

to Galileo’s study of theories that

challenged the Church?

What book did Galileo write in 1632?

What was it about?

Central Question

Was Galileo really a heretic?