S30·E4 Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
Synopsis
In this two-hour special, NOVA celebrates the story of the father of modern science and his struggle to get Church authorities to accept the truth of his astonishing discoveries. The program is based on Dava Sobel's bestselling book, Galileo's Daughter, which reveals a new side to the famously stubborn scientist—that his closest confidante was his illegitimate daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun.
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When did Season 30 Episode 4 of NOVA air?
Season 30, Episode 4 ('Galileo's Battle for the Heavens') originally aired on October 29, 2002.
How long is Season 30 Episode 4 ('Galileo's Battle for the Heavens')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in NOVA Season 30 Episode 4?
In this two-hour special, NOVA celebrates the story of the father of modern science and his struggle to get Church authorities to accept the truth of his astonishing discoveries. The program is based on Dava Sobel's bestselling book, Galileo's Daughter, which reveals a new side to the famously stubb...
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