Galileo's original telescopes
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Scientific_Revolution
Galileo's discoveries |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Italy
lenses |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
empirical science
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| gptkbp:designed_for |
observing celestial bodies
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:Museo_Galileo
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| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:astronomy
1609 |
| gptkbp:first_presented_to |
gptkb:Venetian_Senate
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
17th century
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneering astronomical observations
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Galileo's original telescopes
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| gptkbp:improves |
gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Dutch telescope design
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| gptkbp:inspired |
modern telescopes
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| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future telescope designs
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| gptkbp:length |
about 1 meter
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| gptkbp:made_of |
gptkb:glass
gptkb:wood |
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
inspiring future scientists
enhancing navigation techniques contributing to the field of optics observing the Milky Way observing the solar system mapping the lunar surface advancing the study of planetary motion challenging the geocentric model contributing to the understanding of gravity detailed observations of Saturn discovery of the four largest moons of Jupiter encouraging the use of mathematics in astronomy influencing the scientific method leading to the development of spectroscopy observing the stars promoting the use of scientific instruments providing a foundation for modern astronomy providing evidence for the Copernican theory showing the value of experimentation in science influencing the design of future optical instruments demonstrating the importance of observation in science |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
observing sunspots
observing Jupiter's moons observing the phases of Venus |
| gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
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| gptkbp:replaced_by |
modern telescopes
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:used_for |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:used_in |
Galileo's observations
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| gptkbp:viewfinder_type |
up to 30x
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| gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of |
heliocentrism
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Museo_Galileo
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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