... skies; it has become the most important tool for astronomical research (IMHS). Galileo wrote:By the aid of a telescope, anyone may see that all the disputes which have tormented the philosophers through so many ages are resolved at once by the unmistakable evidence of our eyes, and we are freed from wordy disputes upon this subject, for the Milky Way is ... conclusion, Galileo Galilei was a fortunate man. He was born in the right place, at the right time. Italy of those times was no place for anyone with unorthodox views about religion? (Moore 135). He also possessed the right attitude ...

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