Articles related to "Galileo"
Galileo Gallilei - The Paramount Astronomer of the 17th Century
the principle accomplishments of Galileo, and some of his trevails with the church
galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei
the principle accomplishments of Galileo, and some of his trevails with the church
galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei
Galileo Galilei's Life and Times
Biography of Galileo Galilei, often called the father of modern science, who championed the views of Copernicus.
galileo galielei • galileo's life and times • galileo's biography • father of modern science • galileo and telescope
Biography of Galileo Galilei, often called the father of modern science, who championed the views of Copernicus.
galileo galielei • galileo's life and times • galileo's biography • father of modern science • galileo and telescope
Galileo's Daughter (Book Review)
Award-winning science writer Dava Sobel follows up her 1995 hit "Longitude" with this great book that traces Galileo’s professional and family life from his early days through his ordeals with the Inquisition. Based on letters written to the scientist by his daughter, Suor Maria Celeste.
dava sobel • sobel • galileo • science • review
Award-winning science writer Dava Sobel follows up her 1995 hit "Longitude" with this great book that traces Galileo’s professional and family life from his early days through his ordeals with the Inquisition. Based on letters written to the scientist by his daughter, Suor Maria Celeste.
dava sobel • sobel • galileo • science • review
Dava Sobel's "Galileo's Daughter"
Through surviving letters of Suor Maria Celeste Galilei, Dava Sobel weaves a tale of life in renaissance Florence as an impoverished nun and daughter of Galileo Galilei
galileo's daughter • dava sobel • galileo biography • renaissance italy • historical memoir of science
Through surviving letters of Suor Maria Celeste Galilei, Dava Sobel weaves a tale of life in renaissance Florence as an impoverished nun and daughter of Galileo Galilei
galileo's daughter • dava sobel • galileo biography • renaissance italy • historical memoir of science
Zeus's Little Secret, Or Galileo and Clarke's Europan Vacation
At first glance, it seems obvious that Earth is the only locale in our solar system that harbors life. But is this really true? In the film version of "2001: A Space Odyssey" there was something afoot on the moons of Jupiter. Thanks to images from the Galileo spacecraft, it now appears that this might be true. The moon Europa may just be home to a vast ocean of liquid water. Was Clarke right all along?
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
At first glance, it seems obvious that Earth is the only locale in our solar system that harbors life. But is this really true? In the film version of "2001: A Space Odyssey" there was something afoot on the moons of Jupiter. Thanks to images from the Galileo spacecraft, it now appears that this might be true. The moon Europa may just be home to a vast ocean of liquid water. Was Clarke right all along?
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Review: Galileo
A detective and a professor solve mysterious cases through the detective's uncanny intuition, and the professor's ability with science. (6/10)
galileo • kaoru utsumi • kusanagi shunpei • numbers • medium
A detective and a professor solve mysterious cases through the detective's uncanny intuition, and the professor's ability with science. (6/10)
galileo • kaoru utsumi • kusanagi shunpei • numbers • medium
Book Review: Longitude
Self-educated clockmaker John Harrison stood up against huge opposition when he set his eyes on the £20,000 prize offered by Parliament and began to look for longitude. He would labor for forty-odd years against the establishment before succeeding, but when he did, he proved himself more of a genius than the greatest scientists of his generation. Dava Sobel's <U>Longitude</U> tells the story.
longitude • john harrison • clocks • galileo • dava sobel
Self-educated clockmaker John Harrison stood up against huge opposition when he set his eyes on the £20,000 prize offered by Parliament and began to look for longitude. He would labor for forty-odd years against the establishment before succeeding, but when he did, he proved himself more of a genius than the greatest scientists of his generation. Dava Sobel's <U>Longitude</U> tells the story.
longitude • john harrison • clocks • galileo • dava sobel
Physics Through the Ages: Part 3
After the Caliphate, the nascent Church helped to spur the European economy, universities popped up everywhere, and the pursuit of science found new patronage.
islam and science • caliphate • scientific method • galileo galilei • nicolaus copernicus
After the Caliphate, the nascent Church helped to spur the European economy, universities popped up everywhere, and the pursuit of science found new patronage.
islam and science • caliphate • scientific method • galileo galilei • nicolaus copernicus
The Infallibility Act of the Pope
Exploring the beginnings and truth behind the Infallibility Act of Pope Pius IX.
infallibility act • papal infallibility • pope pius ix • catholicism • assumption of mary
Exploring the beginnings and truth behind the Infallibility Act of Pope Pius IX.
infallibility act • papal infallibility • pope pius ix • catholicism • assumption of mary
Cassini Meets The Ringed Lord
After a 7 year journey featuring safety concerns and controversy, and a spectacular December 2000 Jupiter flyby teaming up with the earlier Galileo probe, Cassini is entering the real business phase. To orbit Saturn for a minimum of 4 years. The European Space Agency's Huygens probe will for its part plunge into Titan's methane haze to reveal the moon's surface enigmas.
saturn • jupiter • cassini • huygens • galileo
After a 7 year journey featuring safety concerns and controversy, and a spectacular December 2000 Jupiter flyby teaming up with the earlier Galileo probe, Cassini is entering the real business phase. To orbit Saturn for a minimum of 4 years. The European Space Agency's Huygens probe will for its part plunge into Titan's methane haze to reveal the moon's surface enigmas.
saturn • jupiter • cassini • huygens • galileo
Cassini Saturn arrival update
22 years hinged on a mere 96 minutes burn when the Saturn Orbital Insertion took place on June/30 - July/1. First looks from Saturn and Titan amazed even seasoned space mission veterans.
saturn • jupiter • cassini • huygens • galileo
22 years hinged on a mere 96 minutes burn when the Saturn Orbital Insertion took place on June/30 - July/1. First looks from Saturn and Titan amazed even seasoned space mission veterans.
saturn • jupiter • cassini • huygens • galileo
Don't Stare at the Sun!
This article explains what sunspots and solar flares are. It also charts the history of their discovery through time.
sunspot;solar flare;sun;magnetic field;plasma;x-ra
This article explains what sunspots and solar flares are. It also charts the history of their discovery through time.
sunspot;solar flare;sun;magnetic field;plasma;x-ra
Italian Travel
Next month I am off to Italy, so this column is going to be inundated with all things Italian. And since there is so much to say about Italy, and since I am going to be traveling in two of Italy's plum, culture packed regions, look forward to several future articles.
italy • italian travel • florence • roman empire • language
Next month I am off to Italy, so this column is going to be inundated with all things Italian. And since there is so much to say about Italy, and since I am going to be traveling in two of Italy's plum, culture packed regions, look forward to several future articles.
italy • italian travel • florence • roman empire • language
Livorno and Pisa: Millenium Series 14
Come with me to Tuscany,to The historic port of Livorno,with it's ancient walls, 2 forts, Museums and Galleries. Canals cross the landscapes as " Little Venice." as Livorno is affecionately called, is built on marshlands. Then it's off to Pisa, famous for it's Piazza del Duomo where the worlds most famous leaning bell tower resides. Besides the tower, there is the Cathedral, (Duomo) the Baptistery and the Composanto and a " Field of Miracles.There is also her most famous native son, Galileo. Pisa also is also a city of museums and art galleries, as she has priceless art collections, Besides Michelangelo and Da Vinci, Tuscany has Pinoccio as a favorite son,(Florentine) just as Gepeto made him, (not the Disney version) This time my article has my usual plethora of photos and a link to a great selection of traditional Tuscan and Florentine recipes. Please feel free to start a discussion and or make comments. I love to hear from you. ME
tuscany • livorno • pisa • the leaning tower of pisa • the baptistery
Come with me to Tuscany,to The historic port of Livorno,with it's ancient walls, 2 forts, Museums and Galleries. Canals cross the landscapes as " Little Venice." as Livorno is affecionately called, is built on marshlands. Then it's off to Pisa, famous for it's Piazza del Duomo where the worlds most famous leaning bell tower resides. Besides the tower, there is the Cathedral, (Duomo) the Baptistery and the Composanto and a " Field of Miracles.There is also her most famous native son, Galileo. Pisa also is also a city of museums and art galleries, as she has priceless art collections, Besides Michelangelo and Da Vinci, Tuscany has Pinoccio as a favorite son,(Florentine) just as Gepeto made him, (not the Disney version) This time my article has my usual plethora of photos and a link to a great selection of traditional Tuscan and Florentine recipes. Please feel free to start a discussion and or make comments. I love to hear from you. ME
tuscany • livorno • pisa • the leaning tower of pisa • the baptistery
On Wonder
There are many pragmatic arguments in favor of space exploration, but among people who have flown in space, there is also one overriding feeling: wonder.
space • god • exploration • mars • wonder
There are many pragmatic arguments in favor of space exploration, but among people who have flown in space, there is also one overriding feeling: wonder.
space • god • exploration • mars • wonder
Classic Sci-Fi Movies from the Early 1950s
Science fiction movies of the 1950s were strongly influenced by the paranoia of the Atomic and Cold War Eras or the feeling that we are not alone.
classic scifi movie • sci-fi movies 1950s • science fiction atomic • science fiction cold war • heinlein rocketship galileo
Science fiction movies of the 1950s were strongly influenced by the paranoia of the Atomic and Cold War Eras or the feeling that we are not alone.
classic scifi movie • sci-fi movies 1950s • science fiction atomic • science fiction cold war • heinlein rocketship galileo
History of the Death Penalty
The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.
the death penalty • capital punishment • amnesty international • decapitation • drawing and quartering
The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.
the death penalty • capital punishment • amnesty international • decapitation • drawing and quartering
NASA's New Horizons Makes Flyby
The New Horizons spacecraft swings past Jupiter on its way out to Pluto and takes some fascinating photographs.
new horizons • jupiter • images • photos • pluto
The New Horizons spacecraft swings past Jupiter on its way out to Pluto and takes some fascinating photographs.
new horizons • jupiter • images • photos • pluto
Pluto Axed
There is no longer a ninth planet from the sun. Little Pluto is ejected from the planetary family.
pluto • demoted • axed • no longer a planet • eight planets
There is no longer a ninth planet from the sun. Little Pluto is ejected from the planetary family.
pluto • demoted • axed • no longer a planet • eight planets
The Equivalence Principle
When Albert Einstein first realized that gravitational mass and inertial mass were the same thing, the resulting thoughts led him to expanding the theory of relativity.
equivalence principle • general relativity • albert einstein • gravitational and inertial mass equivalence • einstein's happiest thought
When Albert Einstein first realized that gravitational mass and inertial mass were the same thing, the resulting thoughts led him to expanding the theory of relativity.
equivalence principle • general relativity • albert einstein • gravitational and inertial mass equivalence • einstein's happiest thought
Jupiter's Galilean Moons
What are the properties of Jupiter's four largest Moons, the Galilean Moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto?
galilean moons • moons of jupiter • io • europa • ganymede
What are the properties of Jupiter's four largest Moons, the Galilean Moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto?
galilean moons • moons of jupiter • io • europa • ganymede
Translating Timberlake Wertenbaker
Timberlake Wertenbaker is a fascinating playwright and it begins with her name.
timberlake wertenbaker • timberlake wertenberger • our country's good • love of the nightingale • galileo's daughter
Timberlake Wertenbaker is a fascinating playwright and it begins with her name.
timberlake wertenbaker • timberlake wertenberger • our country's good • love of the nightingale • galileo's daughter
Women Priests Excommunicated
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
women priests • holy orders • vatican • john paul ii • pope
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
women priests • holy orders • vatican • john paul ii • pope
Galilean Relativity
To fully understand the mysteries of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, one must first understand the theory on which it was based: Galileo's theory.
special relativity • albert einstein • galileo galilei • galilean relativity • galilean invariance
To fully understand the mysteries of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, one must first understand the theory on which it was based: Galileo's theory.
special relativity • albert einstein • galileo galilei • galilean relativity • galilean invariance
Newton's Laws Continued
A continued look at Newton's Laws.
physics • newton • newton's law • newton's laws • experiment
A continued look at Newton's Laws.
physics • newton • newton's law • newton's laws • experiment
Newton's Laws Continued
A continued look at Newton's Laws.
physics • newton • newton's law • newton's laws • experiment
A continued look at Newton's Laws.
physics • newton • newton's law • newton's laws • experiment
A Personal Essay on Ancient Greece
A personal look at what made Ancient Greece a great civilization.
homer • iliad • pythagoras • euclid • thucydides
A personal look at what made Ancient Greece a great civilization.
homer • iliad • pythagoras • euclid • thucydides
I Love Stargazing
How can the writer of Amateur Astronomy for Kids write an article for Valentine's Day and stay on topic? Very easily, because I Love Stargazing!
love • stargazing • sky • binoculars • birds
How can the writer of Amateur Astronomy for Kids write an article for Valentine's Day and stay on topic? Very easily, because I Love Stargazing!
love • stargazing • sky • binoculars • birds
The Planet Neptune Discovered without a Telescope
Neptune was discovered without the use of a telescope. Read on to find out who did it and how they did it!
mathematics awareness month • mathematics and the cosmos • mathematics • universe • earth
Neptune was discovered without the use of a telescope. Read on to find out who did it and how they did it!
mathematics awareness month • mathematics and the cosmos • mathematics • universe • earth
Nim's Island Charms Moviegoers
Those looking for quality entertainment for family night need look no further than the charming adventure found on Nim's Island.
nim's island • movie • abigail breslin • gerard butler • jodie foster
Those looking for quality entertainment for family night need look no further than the charming adventure found on Nim's Island.
nim's island • movie • abigail breslin • gerard butler • jodie foster
Padua: Walking Tour
Padua's historic center spans seven centuries of architecture and holds several must-see sights, including the University, Café Pedrocchi, the Duomo and Baptistery.
padua walking tour • explore historic center • italy’s city near venice • must-see sights • university
Padua's historic center spans seven centuries of architecture and holds several must-see sights, including the University, Café Pedrocchi, the Duomo and Baptistery.
padua walking tour • explore historic center • italy’s city near venice • must-see sights • university
The Life of Rene Descartes
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is known for his Discourse on Method (1637) as well as numerous other philosophical, mathematical, and scientific meditations.
rene descartes • discourse on method • descartes • mathematician • scientist
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is known for his Discourse on Method (1637) as well as numerous other philosophical, mathematical, and scientific meditations.
rene descartes • discourse on method • descartes • mathematician • scientist
The Study of Light
To understand Special Relativity one must begin by understanding how light has been viewed throughout history.
special relativity • theory of light • optics • aristotle • galileo galilei
To understand Special Relativity one must begin by understanding how light has been viewed throughout history.
special relativity • theory of light • optics • aristotle • galileo galilei
Firenze,Firenze
Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second,Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second
florence • uffizi • accademia • rome • italy
Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second,Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second
florence • uffizi • accademia • rome • italy
Introduction to Modern Humanism, part 3: Renaissance Precursors
This article is part of an introductory series on Humanism, and examines the historical precursors to Humanism during the Renaissance period.
humanism • secular humanism • religious humanism • freethought • freethought history
This article is part of an introductory series on Humanism, and examines the historical precursors to Humanism during the Renaissance period.
humanism • secular humanism • religious humanism • freethought • freethought history
Storm Cat Sadler's Wells Pensioned
Storm Cat, a Northern Dancer grandson, and Sadler's Wells, a Northern Dancer son, have been pensioned. Their successful stud careers spanned decades.
storm cat pensioned • sadler's wells pensioned • most prolific stud careers • storm cat overbrook farm • sadler's wells coolmore in ireland
Storm Cat, a Northern Dancer grandson, and Sadler's Wells, a Northern Dancer son, have been pensioned. Their successful stud careers spanned decades.
storm cat pensioned • sadler's wells pensioned • most prolific stud careers • storm cat overbrook farm • sadler's wells coolmore in ireland
Space Crafts
The 30th anniversary of man landing on the moon is coming so let's celebrate! Launch yourself into a few of these crafts and art projects and discover a world of fun.
space • hovercraft • nanorover • rockets • stars
The 30th anniversary of man landing on the moon is coming so let's celebrate! Launch yourself into a few of these crafts and art projects and discover a world of fun.
space • hovercraft • nanorover • rockets • stars
Famous Architecture in Italy
Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.
top examples best preserved most famous important • tourists hills tuscany known museums michelangelos • simple walk shows no fee • oldest standing original circa century church san • laurentian library cloisters vasari ammannati
Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.
top examples best preserved most famous important • tourists hills tuscany known museums michelangelos • simple walk shows no fee • oldest standing original circa century church san • laurentian library cloisters vasari ammannati
Facts About Solar System Planets
Here are some facts to help you out when teaching or learning about the planets in our solar system. There may even be a 10th planet coming soon!
planets in the solar system • facts about solar system planets • nine planets • 10th planet • news for kids
Here are some facts to help you out when teaching or learning about the planets in our solar system. There may even be a 10th planet coming soon!
planets in the solar system • facts about solar system planets • nine planets • 10th planet • news for kids
Jupiter Facts
The largest of the planets, Jupiter is a stormy place surrounded by more than five dozen moons.
jupiter facts • jupiter's great red spot • great red spot jr. • galilean moons • ganymede
The largest of the planets, Jupiter is a stormy place surrounded by more than five dozen moons.
jupiter facts • jupiter's great red spot • great red spot jr. • galilean moons • ganymede
Arthur C. Clarke (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Arthur C. Clarke and/or his works.
arthur c clarke • article and essays about arthur c clarke • against the fall of night • cradle • the hammer of god
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Arthur C. Clarke and/or his works.
arthur c clarke • article and essays about arthur c clarke • against the fall of night • cradle • the hammer of god
Contemporary ideology and its cost
While surfing the internet to understand such concepts as particle physics and the nature of consciousness, I encounter more rhetoric than thought. But in arguing over beliefs and theories, it's easier to blame one another for what's wrong with the world than to take responsibility.
ideology • beliefs • science • religion • evolution
While surfing the internet to understand such concepts as particle physics and the nature of consciousness, I encounter more rhetoric than thought. But in arguing over beliefs and theories, it's easier to blame one another for what's wrong with the world than to take responsibility.
ideology • beliefs • science • religion • evolution
William Harvey - The Circulation of Blood
In England during the 1600s, William Harvey enjoyed a flourishing career. His research established his fame as the physician who proved how blood circulates in the body.
william harvey • blood circulation • anatomy • hieronymus fabricius • physician extraordinary
In England during the 1600s, William Harvey enjoyed a flourishing career. His research established his fame as the physician who proved how blood circulates in the body.
william harvey • blood circulation • anatomy • hieronymus fabricius • physician extraordinary
Maunder Minimum & Variable Sun
Long cycles in sunspots and other solar activity may have affected the Sun's energy output and Earth's climate.
solar • sun • solar constant • solar irradiance • charles greeley abbot
Long cycles in sunspots and other solar activity may have affected the Sun's energy output and Earth's climate.
solar • sun • solar constant • solar irradiance • charles greeley abbot
How Do Clouds Float?
A frequent question we meteorologists get is: "If water drops are heavier than air, why do clouds float?" With lovely forms of cumulus clouds popping up all around me on this summer's day, that is the question I will tackle this month.
weather • meteorology • keith c. heidorn • science of the sky • clouds
A frequent question we meteorologists get is: "If water drops are heavier than air, why do clouds float?" With lovely forms of cumulus clouds popping up all around me on this summer's day, that is the question I will tackle this month.
weather • meteorology • keith c. heidorn • science of the sky • clouds
Longitude, the Greatest Scientific Problem of the 18th Century
A description of the development of the first portable clock, invented by John Harrison to determine longitude at sea
determination of longitude • astronomy • development • h-1 • h-2
A description of the development of the first portable clock, invented by John Harrison to determine longitude at sea
determination of longitude • astronomy • development • h-1 • h-2
Book Reviews (Index)
A list of Science Fiction and Society reviews of or articles about science fiction, science, or societal books and/or short stories.
science fiction book reviews • science fiction short story reviews • discussion articles and essays about science ficti
A list of Science Fiction and Society reviews of or articles about science fiction, science, or societal books and/or short stories.
science fiction book reviews • science fiction short story reviews • discussion articles and essays about science ficti
By the Light of the Moon: Science Fiction's 17th-Century Roots
How old is science fiction? Well, in one form or another it’s older than you probably think. Join us as we travel back to the 1600s and search for SF’s seventeenth-century roots as part of Suite101’s Seventeenth Century Event.
science fiction • sf • sci-fi • articles and essays about science fiction and lite • the origins and roots of science fiction
How old is science fiction? Well, in one form or another it’s older than you probably think. Join us as we travel back to the 1600s and search for SF’s seventeenth-century roots as part of Suite101’s Seventeenth Century Event.
science fiction • sf • sci-fi • articles and essays about science fiction and lite • the origins and roots of science fiction
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