Question
1) What was Galileo's discovery, what was he accused of by the inquisition, and what was his punishment?
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Answer
1) Galileo's discovery: The heliocentric model of the solar system, supporting Copernicus' theory that the Earth orbits the Sun. 2) Accusation by the Inquisition: Heresy for contradicting the geocentric view endorsed by the Church. 3) Punishment: House arrest for the remainder of his life.