Can’t make it to New York for the World Science Festival? How about the new Galileo exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia instead? It runs from April through September and it showcases Galileo’s accomplishments, his relationship to the ruling Medici family, his discoveries, and his overall impact on astronomy, physics, and math. It also happens to be supported by our parent organization, the John Templeton Foundation.
If you’re looking for more Galileo, be sure to check out our Fall 2009 new titles, where you’ll find From Galileo to Gell-Mann: The Wonder that Inspired the Greatest Scientists of All Time. This beautiful new book is going to feature writings from Galileo and several other notable scientists on the sense of wonder and awe that inspired them to dedicate their lives to scientific research.
