Galileo GalileiMarch 1610
Publishes telescopic observations of Jupiter's satellites in Sidereus Nuncius.
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Publishes telescopic observations of Jupiter's satellites in Sidereus Nuncius.
Publishes his initial telescopic astronomical observations in March 1610 in a short treatise entitled Sidereus Nuncius (Starry Messenger). Publication of "The Starry Messenger", claims the Earth revolves around the Sun
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