Galileo Galilei was the most brilliant astronomer of his time, armed with a telescope and an obsession with truth. In the ...

ROME—The Galileo controversy would not be so important were it not so misunderstood. It is a popular myth that runs something like this: One day in the early 17th century, astronomer Galileo Galilei ...

Galileo Galilei is recognized as one of the most important scientists in history. He perfected the first telescopes and his discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the universe. However, he ...