On This Day: August 25, 1609 – The Galileo Telescope Demonstration of 1609
Galileo Telescope Demonstration Changed Astronomy On this day, August 25, 1609, Galileo Galilei demonstrated his telescope in Venice. The moment marked a turning point in the history of astronomy. With a simple wooden tube and polished lenses, Galileo gave people a new way to see the universe. Here are the top 10 facts about Galileo’s…