In-depth look at Galileo's life and his significance.

Describes the construction and use of a modern replica of Galileo's telescope. Includes photographs taken through it showing approximately what he would have seen.

A lecture course by Michael Fowler of the University of Virginia: History of Astronomy from ancient Greece to Relativity.

A resource for a University of Virginia physics course, with lecture notes.

Biography, with links to related internet sites.

Features information about college education, studies about bodies in motion, and becoming famous. Describes the impact of the scientist's invention of the telescope on ancient cosmological beliefs. Includes bibliography.

Concise biography.

High resolution scans of "Manuscript 72" pertaining to the theorems on motion published in the Discorsi.

Galileo's great defense of the independence of science from religious authority.

Virtual tour and descriptions of Galilean artifacts on display at the History of Science Museum, Florence, Italy. Includes biographical links and notes.

Comprehensive and detailed information on the life and work of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) from Rice University.

A detailed account of Galileo's early influences and summary of important events in his efforts to prove heliocentricity.

A collection of primary documents, essays, ancient texts, maps, photos, paintings and other materials relating to the trial in 1633.