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Astronomers view heavens through Galileo's eyes

Started by Rick, Jan 22, 2009, 17:12:16

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Astronomers are celebrating 400 years since Galileo made his famous observations, which were fundamental in proving the heliocentric hypothesis, by pointing a replica of one of his original telescopes at the heavens to recreate his original stargaze.

More: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/08/galileo_anniversary/