Galileo used experiments and observation to more accurately measure the motions of the planets. His conclusions confirmed the earlier heliocentric theory of Copernicus with his improvement to the telescope. Galileo disproved Aristotle's theory that heavier objects fall at a faster rate than lighter ones.
Article 3 of the 1973 Syrian constitution declares Islamic jurisprudence one of Syria's main sources of legislation. The Personal Status Law 59 of 1953 (amended by Law 34 of 1975) is essentially a codified Islamic law. The Code of Personal Status is applied to Muslims by Sharia courts.
