Galilean
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- adjective
- /ˌɡælɪˈliːən/
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galileano
- The pair determined their longitude by observing three eclipses of Jupiter's Galilean moons—the preferred method of the period for finding longitude on land.
Examples
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The four largest moons of Jupiter are known as the Galilean satellites, named after their discoverer, Galileo Galilei.
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Using a telescope, astronomers can observe the Galilean moons as they orbit around the planet Jupiter.
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Once during each orbit of Jupiter, the Galilean satellites pass in front of or behind the planet.
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These are the famed Galilean moons.
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These are called the Galilean moons because they were discovered by Galileo in 1610.
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For a period lasting over a century, the most effective way to determine longitude was to observe the Galilean moons of Jupiter.
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Many scientific debates about planetary motion were influenced by Galilean theories of observation and measurement.
Compounds
- Archaic
An early telescope invented by Galileo that uses two lenses to make upright images
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Etymology
Galilean comes from the name Galileo and means 'of or like Galileo'. So it is used for his ideas, his telescope, or discoveries that relate to him.