100. What Was the First Thing Ever Seen Through a Telescope?

About this episode

The episode explores what Galileo first observed through a telescope and discusses the implications of his discoveries.

What did Galileo first see through a telescope in the 1600's? Listen and find out! In the companion video class for members, 1st-8th graders will learn h ow telescopes work, understand the difference between geocentrism and heliocentrism , and even learn why Galileo was placed under house arrest for one of his scientific theories! This class will be scientific and historical as we discover one of the most famous scientists of all time. Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com . Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription. Visit the Galileo Galilei show notes page . See the book list of your nature-themed book suggestions. Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Please tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

People in this episode

Host: Cindy West

Topics covered

• Galileo
• telescope
• geocentrism
• heliocentrism
• science
• history

Keywords

• Galileo
• telescope
• geocentrism
• heliocentrism
• science education
• history of science

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