FAQ About Galileo Galilei

Galileo's support of heliocentrism was controversial because it contradicted the prevailing geocentric model endorsed by the Catholic Church, which placed Earth at the center of the universe. The heliocentric theory, originally proposed by Copernicus, challenged long-held beliefs and the theological doctrines of the time. Galileo's advocacy for this model led to a trial by the Inquisition and made him a pivotal figure in the history of science versus religion conflicts.