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What are the achievements of Galileo?


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The achievements of Galileo.

Galileo Galilei is often regarded as the "Father of Modern Science." He was an Italian astrophysicist as well as a philosopher who helped to kickstart the beginning of the modern era.

Below are some achievements of Galileo listed:

  1. Galileo devised the concept of hydrostatic balance, whereby the counterbalance was encased within wire mesh.
  2. He designed the thermoscope that could estimate temperatures by observing the peaks and troughs of fluid throughout the thermoscope.
  3. His telescope magnified things thirty times as well as aided throughout the investigation of the skies. The above innovation established him as the "Founder of Observational Astrophysics."

Therefore, hydrostatic balance, thermoscope, telescope, etc. are invented by Galileo.


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