Question

the scientific revolution
the heliocentric theory and challenging beliefs
during the 16th and 17th centuries, new scientific theories challenged what the
church taught. one of these theories was the heliocentric theory, introduced by
copernicus in 1543. he suggested that the sun, not the earth, was at the center of our
solar system, with the planets orbiting around it. this idea went against the churchs
belief in the geocentric theory. the heliocentric theory caused disagreements between
scientists and religious people. galileo, who created the first telescope, supported
copernicuss theory. however, under pressure from the church, galileo had to say he
was wrong to avoid punishment. these events showed the difficulties scientists faced
when their discoveries conflicted with religious ideas
what is galileo known for inventing?
the slide rule
the telescope
the thermometer

Explanation:

Galileo is known for inventing the telescope. The slide rule was invented by William Oughtred, and the thermometer has a long history with different inventors contributing to its development over time, but Galileo is most prominently associated with the telescope.

Answer:

the telescope