NOVA - S30E04: Galileo's Battle for the Heavens

Name: Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-10-29
Duration: 55 min
Rating: 6.5

Oct 29, 2002IMDb : 6.5DocumentarySeason 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 stubborn scientist—that his closest confidante was his illegitimate daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun.

Director: Peter Jones, David Axelrod

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NOVA S30E04 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "Galileo's Battle for the Heavens" in HD quality on Goojara. Rated 6.5/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2002-10-29, this episode is part of Season 30 of NOVA. Directed by Peter Jones, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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 Daught...