Galileo Publishes Dialogue on the Two Chief Systems of the World
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- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Science
- Subcategories: Scientists, Astronomy, Astronomers, Cosmology
- Curriculum: Italian History, 17th Century European History
- Geographical Location: Rome
- Date: 1632
Article abstract: Galileo publishes Dialogue on the Two Chief Systems of the World, leading to widespread acceptance of the heliocentric system of Copernicus while precipitating condemnation of Copernican theory by the Roman Catholic Church.
Summary of Event
Although the publication of Galileo’s Dialogue on the Two Chief Systems of the World (1632) was condemned by the Roman Catholic Church and placed on the Index of Forbidden Books, it fueled the scientific revolution and led to increasing acceptance of the heliocentric (sun-centered)...
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