Biography, with links to related internet sites.

Short biography along with links to related resources.

Short biography and sketch from PBS.

Basic biography, including history and science topic links, honors awarded to him, and links to other biographies.

Short profile of the Italian physicist and astronomer.

Hypertext resource on life and work of Galileo Galilei.

Read about the life and work of this astronomer who went from genius to heretic and back again.

A student-friendly biography of the first man to use a telescope to observe the stars and planets.

Encyclopedia article provides an overview of his life and accomplishments.

Short biography written by students.