Quiz for Primary Source 16.1: Galileo Galilei, The Sidereal Messenger

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Correct. The answer is c. Galileo’s account of the moon began with a discussion of improvements he made on a Dutch telescope design.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Galileo’s account of the moon began with a discussion of improvements he made on a Dutch telescope design.

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Correct. The answer is b. Medieval cosmology contrasted heavenly perfection with earthly perfection. Galileo’s discovery of the irregularity of the moon’s surface challenged this basic assumption.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Medieval cosmology contrasted heavenly perfection with earthly perfection. Galileo’s discovery of the irregularity of the moon’s surface challenged this basic assumption.