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Galileo Galilei (15 February, 1564–8 January, 1642) played a vital part in the Scientific Revolution for which he received immense admiration. During his college time Galileo decided to go in the medical field. With strong determination he got admitted to the University of Pisa to achieve the medical expertise. Almost 2 years later he started to gain knowledge in mathematics. The major inventions of this great scientist are the improvisation of telescopes and astronomical observation for Copernicanism.
Galileo has been globally known as the 'Father of Modern Observational Astronomy', 'the Father of Modern Science' and the 'Father of Modern Physics'.
He also discovered the four huge satellites of the planet Jupiter, which was later called the Galilean moon. The work of Galileo also includes applied science and technology, and he also made and improvised military compass and other essential instruments. Galileo thermometer is another one of his unique and noteworthy inventions in the year 1593.