Nova - Galileo's Battle for the Heavens (2002)

Synopsis: The best-selling biography by Dava Sobel called GALILEO'S DAUGHTER is the basis of this two-hour documentary. GALILEO'S BATTLE FOR THE HEAVENS chronicles the outstanding achievements of one of history's great minds, Galileo Galilei. From his pioneering discoveries within the... The best-selling biography by Dava Sobel called GALILEO'S DAUGHTER is the basis of this two-hour documentary. GALILEO'S BATTLE FOR THE HEAVENS chronicles the outstanding achievements of one of history's great minds, Galileo Galilei. From his pioneering discoveries within the universe, to his trial for heresy in the 17th century, host Simon Callow (FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL) and noted Galileo experts attempt to explore new meanings to his observations on mechanics, astronomy, music, and much more. [More]