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Rice University

Galileo Project: The Copernican System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University contains information relating to Copernicus's sun-centered solar system theory. Pictures are provided throughout this article along with links to additional information.
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Galileo Galilei

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University contains information about Galileo's lifespan, father, nationality, education, religion, scientific disciplines, means of patronage, patronage, technological involvement, and...
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Rice University

Rice University: The Galileo Project: Giordano Bruno

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief but helpful biography. It contains an extensive list of sources and a few links to key words.
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Other

The Folly of Giordano Bruno

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly and thorough essay, complete with biographical and philosophical information.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Galileo Galilei

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St. Andrews contains biographical information about Galileo's life and studies.
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NBC

Archaeologists Identify Copernicus? Skull

For Students 9th - 10th
Archaeologists believe that they have found the skull of Nicolaus Copernicus. A portrait is provided for how he was believed to have appeared and information is offered regarding how the procedure was conducted.