Galileo's great defense of the independence of science from religious authority.
A lecture course by Michael Fowler of the University of Virginia: History of Astronomy from ancient Greece to Relativity.
Biography, with links to related internet sites.
A resource for a University of Virginia physics course, with lecture notes.
A collection of primary documents, essays, ancient texts, maps, photos, paintings and other materials relating to the trial in 1633.
A detailed account of Galileo's early influences and summary of important events in his efforts to prove heliocentricity.
High resolution scans of "Manuscript 72" pertaining to the theorems on motion published in the Discorsi.
In-depth look at Galileo's life and his significance.
An extensive resource on the life, the times, and the work of Galileo Galilei.
Concise biography.
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