Galileo Galilei, a 17th-century Italian, founded modern science by inventing one of the world's first telescopes and discovering Jupiter's moons. He supported Copernicus' theory of a Sun-centered Earth, sparking conflict with the Catholic Church.
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Galileo Galilei, a 17th-century Italian, pioneered modern science by creating one of the world's first telescopes and discovering Jupiter's moons. He championed Copernicus' groundbreaking theory.
