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−	~~1564-1642 Italian astronomer who perfected the~~ [[~~telescope]] and was persecuted for adhering to the theory of [[Copernicus~~]].	+	#REDIRECT [[Galileo Galilei]]
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−	In 1609, Galileo made his most famous invention, the telescope. It was modeled after other telescopes made in Europe. With it, he was able to witness a supernova, observe our moon, and document the phases of Venus. He also located sunspots. These discoveries helped support the Copernican system.