The Vatican Observatory Podcast

Galileo: The Real Story (Part 2)

June 07, 2021 Vatican Observatory Season 1 Episode 6
Galileo: The Real Story (Part 2)
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The Vatican Observatory Podcast
Galileo: The Real Story (Part 2)
Jun 07, 2021 Season 1 Episode 6
Vatican Observatory

Galileo was not only a great scientist, but a great philosopher of science. And yet, he was a man who sometimes contradicted his own philosophy. In this episode, Br. Guy and Chris Graney continue their discussion of the real story of Galileo and how science and history textbooks alike often get it wrong. 

Guests:

  • Chris Graney, historian of 17th century science and Public Relations Officer of Vatican Observatory Foundation
  • Br. Guy Consolmagno, Director of Vatican Observatory
Show Notes

Galileo was not only a great scientist, but a great philosopher of science. And yet, he was a man who sometimes contradicted his own philosophy. In this episode, Br. Guy and Chris Graney continue their discussion of the real story of Galileo and how science and history textbooks alike often get it wrong. 

Guests:

  • Chris Graney, historian of 17th century science and Public Relations Officer of Vatican Observatory Foundation
  • Br. Guy Consolmagno, Director of Vatican Observatory