Galileo
Galileo
Galileo (pronounced: gælɪˈliːoʊ) is a significant figure in the field of medicine, physics, and astronomy. The term is derived from the Latin name "Galilaeus," which means "of Galilee," a region in Northern Israel.
Etymology
The name Galileo is of Italian origin and is a derivative of the Latin name "Galilaeus." It is a common first name in Italy, but it gained worldwide recognition due to the famous Italian astronomer and physicist, Galileo Galilei.
Related Terms
- Galileo Galilei: An Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, sometimes described as a polymath. Galileo has been called the "father of observational astronomy", the "father of modern physics", the "father of the scientific method", and the "father of modern science".
- Galileo's law of falling bodies: A hypothesis in physics stating that all objects, regardless of their mass, fall towards the Earth (or any other gravitational source) at the same rate, assuming there is no air resistance.
- Galileo thermometer: A thermometer made of a sealed glass cylinder containing a clear liquid and several glass vessels of varying densities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Galileo
- Wikipedia's article - Galileo
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