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Galileo shook the reality of the people in his time by using what instrument? Name 3 of his big discoveries that upset the "perfect heavens" notion of the times. What ultimately happened to him when he stood up for his discoveries?

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This solution answers the question of what instrument Galileo used to shake the reality of the people of his time, his big discoveries that upset the "perfect heavens" notion of the times, and what ultimately happened to him when he stood for his discoveries.

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The instrument he used was the Telescope.

3 of his big discoveries that did upset the "perfect heavens" notion of the times include:
1. His theory ...

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