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What did Nicolaus Copernicus contribute to scientififc thinking and knownledge?
He was revolutionary man, demolishing the geocentric theory (it was a struggle) and building the heliocentric theory. The geocentric theory states that the Earth was at the centre of the universe. The heliocentric theory says that the Sun was at the centre of the universe. Neither is correct, but the heliocentric one was closer, way closer.He came up with theories to better society
When and how was universe formed?
The universe was created roughly 13.7 billion years ago. The most widely accepted scenario for the creation of the universe is known as the big bang theory. In lay man's terms, the theory says that the universe was created through a rapid expansion of time and space that still continues today as the universe expands.
Why was Ptolemy's idea of the universe accepted so well by the church?
It was ptolemy that gave the assumption on the use of devices in the system of the universe
Why did Nicholas Copernicus go to jail?
he went to jail because he said the earth was not the centre of the universe. However in the bible it says that the earth IS the centre of the universe. He was thrown in jail for saying the bible was wrong.
What is the differnts between geocentric model and heliocentric model?
You should read a book and find out, don't always go the easy way out. Timmy Same- Both are models of the solar system and how the sun and planets are arranged. Different- Geocentric- revolves around the earth. Heliocentric- Planets (including Earth) revolve around the sun. your welcome.
What area in Qur'an says that the Earth is the center of the universe?
The Qur'an never says that Earth is the center of the universe.
How did the heliocentric theory differ from the geocentric theory?
The geocentric theory says the Earth is the center of the universe, everything revolves around it. The heliocentric theory says the Earth revolves around the Sun, the Sun revolves around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, and the Milky Way is floating away from the sight of the Big Bang.
What did aristarchus say about the universe?
Aristotle, a famous Greek philosopher, believed that the Earth was the center of the universe. He thought that the Sun, the Moon and other planets revolved around the Earth.
What theory states that Earth is the center of the universe?
Geocentric Model, Earth centered ) developed by the Ancient Egyptians, e.g. Ptolemy. This model put the earth at the center of the cosmos and the earth is the origin point from which all other objects are referenced by angles. This model is still used in the Right Acension (RA) system.
What Scientific theory says your universe was started by an explosion?
Big Bang Theory
What theory says to the universe is expanding at the great speed?
In essence the big bang theory
What or Which theory says that the Moon was pulled from the Earth?
The second theory says that the moon is a captured asteroid.
Who was credited with planets move around sun?
Nicolaus Copernicus (always referred to by just his last name) created the "Heliocentric Theory" which says that all of the planets revolve around the sun, in 1543. This challenged the belief that the earth was the center of the universe and was not accepted until about 1700.
What did Nicolaus Copernicus contribute to scientififc thinking and knownledge?
He was revolutionary man, demolishing the geocentric theory (it was a struggle) and building the heliocentric theory. The geocentric theory states that the Earth was at the centre of the universe. The heliocentric theory says that the Sun was at the centre of the universe. Neither is correct, but the heliocentric one was closer, way closer.He came up with theories to better society
What theory says the Moon was pulled from the Earth?
gravity
What theory says that the earth and moon formed at the same time?
coformation(or sister) theory
What is 'Pulsating theory' and 'Steady state theory'?
Pulsating Theory According to this theory, the universe is supposed to be expanding and contracting alternately i.e. pulsating. At present, the universe is expanding. According to pulsating theory, it is possible that at a certain time, the expansion of the universe may be stopped by the gravitational pull and the may contract again. After it has been contracted to a certain size, explosion again occurs and the universe will start expanding. The alternate expansion and contraction of the universe give rise to pulsating universe.
