Half-truths about Galileo and the telescope all dressed up in a kitschy graphic

· Thonyc Wordpress · Sept. 2, 2026, 7:15 a.m.
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Summary
The blog post discusses common misconceptions about Galileo's demonstration of the telescope, highlighting the inaccuracies in dates commonly shared in annual celebrations. It reflects on a previous article written by the author on the subject back in 2009.
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