Astronomer who discovered the main moons of Jupiter Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 13, 2015 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 13, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 13, 2015 · 21-Down · 7 letters
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Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars; demonstrated that different weights descend at the same rate; perfected the refracting telescope that enabled him to make many discoveries (1564-1642)
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