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NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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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.

Season 30 · Episode 4

Galileo's Battle for the Heavens

Aired Oct 29, 2002at 9PM·55m

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.

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When did NOVA Season 30 Episode 4 air?

NOVA Season 30 Episode 4 aired on October 29, 2002 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 30 Episode 4?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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