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The document discusses the heliocentric theory developed by Nicolaus Copernicus which placed the Sun, not the Earth, at the center of the universe. It outlines the key principles of the heliocentric theory, including that celestial bodies revolve around the Sun, the Earth orbits the Sun in a sphere, and Earth's motion around the Sun causes the apparent retrograde motion of planets. The heliocentric theory challenged the geocentric Ptolemaic system and faced opposition from the church.
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3) Isaac Newton later used Kepler's laws to confirm his own law of universal gravitation, providing a physical explanation for planetary motions.
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The document discusses several important figures from the Scientific Revolution era who contributed to developments in the heliocentric model of the solar system. It describes Ptolemy's geocentric model, followed by Copernicus publishing his heliocentric theory. Galileo then used the telescope to observe evidence supporting Copernicus, while Kepler deduced his laws of planetary motion from Tycho Brahe's observations.
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BIG BANG THEORY
GREEKS' VIEWS ABOUT MOTION AND UNIVERSE
GALILEO'S OBSERVATION ABOUT UNIVERSE
KEPLER'S LAW
Sci rev
The Scientific Revolution saw major changes in the European worldview as scientists like Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton challenged previously accepted theories. Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model with the Sun at the center, contradicting the geocentric Ptolemaic system. Galileo made many important discoveries with the telescope, including Jupiter's moons, and proved theories of Aristotle wrong through experimentation. Kepler developed his three laws of planetary motion based on observations. Finally, Newton formulated the law of universal gravitation and viewed the universe as a giant, perfectly engineered clockwork. These revolutionary ideas shifted perception away from Earth as the center of the universe.
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This document discusses the Copernican Revolution and the transition from the geocentric to heliocentric models of the solar system. It describes the geocentric model proposed by Aristotle and Ptolemy, which placed Earth at the center. Problems with this model included its inability to explain retrograde motion of planets and phases of Venus. The document then introduces the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus, which placed the Sun at the center. Key figures who contributed to the acceptance of the heliocentric model included Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler, and Galileo Galilei through their observations and scientific work.
Science model solar system
Aristotle proposed in 322 BC that planets and stars moved in concentric spheres centered on Earth. Ptolemy proposed the geocentric model in 150 BC where Earth was the center of the universe and all heavenly bodies revolved around it, a view held for 1400 years. Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model in 1543 stating that the sun, not Earth, was the center of the universe with planets revolving around it. Newton later explained in the 1600s that the orbit of the Moon and planets was due to the sun's gravitational force.
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During the Renaissance, astronomy made great advances. For almost 2000 years, people believed the Earth was the center of the universe based on Greek scientists like Aristotle and Ptolemy. Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the sun-centered model, though few believed him. Galileo greatly improved the telescope and made discoveries like the moon's craters and Jupiter's moons. After his observations, Galileo agreed with Copernicus' model, though the Catholic Church arrested him for this view. Tycho Brahe took precise planetary measurements, and his student Johannes Kepler developed laws of planetary motion and showed planets need not orbit in perfect circles.
physical science senior high school Q2 WEEK 1.pptx
1) Ancient civilizations believed the Earth was flat until the Greeks proposed it was spherical based on observations of lunar eclipses and the circular shadows cast on the Moon.
2) Early models of the universe placed Earth at the center, with Copernicus and others later advocating heliocentric models with the Sun at the center.
3) Galileo's observations with early telescopes, such as the moons of Jupiter and sunspots, provided evidence supporting heliocentric models and advancing astronomical understanding.
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The document discusses models of the early universe proposed by ancient Greeks. It describes both geocentric models which placed Earth at the center, including those of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and Ptolemy involving celestial spheres, and heliocentric models like Aristarchus' which placed the Sun at the center. The models attempted to explain observations of planetary motions and positions of celestial objects in the sky through the early Greeks' philosophical and religious perspectives before the invention of advanced astronomical tools.
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astronomy1.ppt
The document discusses the history of astronomy from ancient to modern times. It begins by explaining how early civilizations used the movement of stars, planets and the moon to tell time before modern clocks. It then discusses key figures like Ptolemy who proposed an Earth-centered model, Copernicus who proposed a Sun-centered model, Galileo who used a telescope to observe moons orbiting Jupiter which supported Copernicus, and Kepler who formulated laws of planetary motion. The document also discusses constellations, stars, and life cycles of stars of different masses.
Ss history
The document discusses the transition from the geocentric model of the universe proposed by Aristotle and Ptolemy, which placed Earth at the center, to the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus, which placed the Sun at the center. Copernicus' model was initially rejected but gained support from Galileo's astronomical observations with the telescope. Tycho Brahe proposed a hybrid model but Johannes Kepler used Tycho's data to show planets orbit in ellipses, supporting the heliocentric model. Isaac Newton later explained orbital motions through his law of universal gravitation.
Early Astronomy.ppt
This document provides an overview of early astronomy, including:
1) It discusses the geocentric and heliocentric models of the solar system proposed by ancient Greek astronomers, with the geocentric model placing Earth at the center and the heliocentric model placing the Sun at the center.
2) It describes the contributions of important early astronomers like Copernicus, Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton. Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model, Brahe made highly precise observations, Kepler formulated his three laws of planetary motion, Galileo made discoveries with his telescope, and Newton formulated the law of universal gravitation.
3) Key concepts discussed include Ptolemy's geocentric model
PPT Models of the Universe.ppt
The document discusses models of the universe throughout history. It describes the geocentric model proposed by Aristotle and Ptolemy, in which the Earth is at the center. Nicolaus Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model, with the Sun at the center. Galileo Galilei used the telescope to observe evidence supporting Copernicus' model, such as the phases of Venus and moons orbiting Jupiter. Johannes Kepler mathematically modeled the planets' elliptical orbits around the Sun. Modern science continues to refine models of the universe as new evidence is discovered.
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- 7. Heliocentric theory ➔ Developed by Nicolaus Copernicus ➔ The first astronomical system that offered a simplified view of the universe and a complete and detailed account of how it works ➔ Used ptolemaic tools and spheres in order to explain the movements of the stars
- 8. Heliocentrism principles: 1. Celestial bodies do not all revolve around a single point 2. The center of the earth is the center of the lunar sphere 3. All the spheres rotate around the Sun 4. Parallax is not observed in the stars 5. The stars are immovable 6. Earth is moved in a sphere around the Sun, and has more than one motion 7. Earth’s orbital motion around the Sun causes the seeming reverse in direction of the motions of the planet