By observing stars and nature, as we do today.
The universe was discovered by ancient Greeks and Indians, when theories of an impersonal universe governed by physical laws were first proposed.
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The universe was discovered by ancient Greeks and Indians, when theories of an impersonal universe governed by physical laws were first proposed.
Earth; geocentric
Both the Romans and Greeks started mythology. This came about because they were trying to explain how the universe came into existance.
Astronauts primarily explore space within the confines of our solar system, such as the Moon, Mars, and the International Space Station. They have not traveled beyond our solar system to explore the entire universe due to the vast distances involved and current technological limitations.
the Greeks referred to the planets as "wanders" the word for that is Planetes
To most Greeks, the city of Delphi was considered the center of the universe. This belief was reinforced by the presence of the famous Oracle of Delphi, who was consulted on important matters and believed to have direct communication with the gods.
The ancient Greeks believed that everything was made up from air, earth, fire and water. The Greeks had no other ways of knowing about the universe and things we now know.
They thought the Earth was the center of the Universe. They also thought that the Sun was 300 times the size of Earth. Last but not least the ancient Greeks estimated that the circumference of the Earth was around 28,000 to 29,000 miles.
According to ancient Greek mythology, the universe created the Titans and the Titans were the parents of the lower gods and goddesses. Therefore, the gods and goddesses were the grandchildren of the universe.