Which of the following best describes Galileo Galilei?
- A. The first widely used antibiotic, discovered by Alexander Fleming
- B. The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation ✓
- C. The inventor credited with developing the first practical electric light bulb
- D. The scientist known for developing the process of pasteurization and contributing to germ theory
Correct answer
B. The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation
Explanation
'Galileo Galilei' refers to the astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation.