Copernicus and the trial of Galileo

Galileo Galilei was born in 1564, from a early age Galileo showed interest in science. At the age of 19 he created the pendulum. After a few years Galileo was known through out Europe as a scientist. While working at the university of Pudua, he showed great interest in the Copernican theory. the Copernican theory was made by Nicholas Copernicus. Copernicus wrote the book "Revolutions of the Celestial Orbs" which stated his idea that the sun was the center of the universe. However the church told everyone that the earth was the center of the universe, and no one had the guts to go against the church because they might be put on trial. That is what happened to Galileo, he was placed on trial for going against the sayings of the church. Galileo was forced to say that the earth was the center of the universe and Nicholas Copernicus was wrong. Galileo has been referred to as "The Father of modern physics".