Great Debates Weighing up Galileo’s Evidence What does it take to establish a new scientific truth? In the case of Galileo and heliocentrism, the death of its sceptics. Patricia Fara | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 5 May 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Science & Technology Related Articles The Inquisition’s Secret Weapon Galileo's telescopes: Facing the facts Popular articles Changing the Way We Measure Time Sarah Mae Flemming and the Forgotten Women of Civil Rights