The museum director revealed the thumb and middle finger from Galileo's right hand had turned up at an auction and were recognised as being the fingers of the scientist who died in 1642.

In sync with the International Year of Astronomy, which marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo's discoveries, ... where the tomb lies, is refusing the researchers access to Galileo's remains.

Galileo Galilei, born in Pisa in 1564, ... opposite the tomb of Michelangelo. "My wish is that at some stage those fingers and tooth will be placed with him in his grave," said Bruschi.

Two fingers and a tooth removed from Galileo Galilei's corpse in a Florentine basilica in the 18th century have been found again. ... opposite the tomb of Michelangelo, ...