Galileo Galilei Traditional Cache

Part of the Famous Scientist Series highlighting individuals who contributed to the scientific progress of mankind.

Galileo Galilei (15 February 1564 – 8 January 1642), was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the scientific revolution.  He also made various improvements to the telescope.  Galileo has been called the "father of modern observational astronomy", the "father of modern physics", the "father of science", and "the Father of Modern Science".