NOVA - Season 30 - Eps 4: Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
In this two-hour special, NOVA celebrates the story of the father of modern science and his struggle to get Church authorities to accept the truth of his astonishing discoveries. The program is based on Dava Sobel's bestselling book, Galileo's Daughter, which reveals a new side to the famously stubborn scientist—that his closest confidante was his illegitimate daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun.
About NOVA
Title: NOVA
First Air Date: 1974-03-03
Last Air Date: 2025-09-24
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7.039/10 (from 129 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 53
Total Episodes: 1012
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: GBH
Synopsis
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
