Galileo is known as the “father of science” because
A. He determined the planets traveled in elliptical orbits.
B. He performed experiments and analyzed the results mathematically.
C. He developed an early evolutionary theory of how life began.
D. He invented the telescope to view the planets and stars.
Telescopes already had been invented, but he created many advancements in telescope technology, and was the first to use them when viewing the planets and stars.
