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What did Aristotle think of the universe?
Aristotle thought the earth was at the center and the sun surrounded the earth.including the planets and moons.
What evidence did Aristotle present for spherical earth?
He thought that all earthly matter was drawn to the centre of the Earth through natural motion, so a sphere was the most natural shape. He noticed that the shadow of the Earth was curved during lunar eclipses, and he noticed that travelling significant distances North or South allowed you to see different stars.
Was Aristotle the first to propose the sun was the center of the universe?
Aristotle did not believe that the Sun was at the center; he thought Earth was. Aristarchus, a Greek astronomer, is probably the earliest person we know of who supported a heliocentric solar system.
Greek who thought the sun oribted the earth?
I believe that was Aristotle. This would be a geocentric universe. Galileo however, knew the universe was heliocentric and was persecuted for it.
Why did aristotle concluded that earth was round?
Because during a lunar eclipse, Aristotle observed that the shape of the earth was round.
Why did Aristotle believe in the geocentric theory?
Aristotle developed a theory that the earth was the center of the universe, and all the planets were attached to it via fifty-five invisible spheres. The moon was close enough to be within the earth's realm, and as a result, possessed the ability to go through phases. He believed these spheres were made up of a substance he called Aether.
What did Aristotle think about the shape of earth?
everyone thought the earth was flat
What did people believe in olden days about earth's shape?
They thought that the Earth was flat and not spherical.
Who thought everything was made from Fire earth air?
Aristotle
What did Aristotle think of the universe?
Aristotle thought the earth was at the center and the sun surrounded the earth.including the planets and moons.
Who thought everything was made from earth fire water air?
Aristotle
What are Aristotles' philosophical ideas?
Most of Aristotle's ideas were disregarded by other scientists. His most famous theary was that the Earth was spherical and in the center of the universe.
What evidence did Aristotle present for spherical earth?
He thought that all earthly matter was drawn to the centre of the Earth through natural motion, so a sphere was the most natural shape. He noticed that the shadow of the Earth was curved during lunar eclipses, and he noticed that travelling significant distances North or South allowed you to see different stars.
How does this demonstrate that earth is spherical?
WHAT demonstrates that the Earth is spherical?!
Shape of earth geoid or spherical?
The Earth is geoid THE EARTH IS SPHERICAL
Is Earth a spherical planet?
Yes earth is a spherical (round), thousands of years ago people did not know that planet earth was round, they just thought it was flat so if they went to far they would fall of the edge! but nowadays because of spacetravel etc, we have seen planet earth and they have noticed it was a spherical planet. So yes it is.
Who was the ancient Greek who thought that the earth was the center of the universe?
The Earth was first thought to have been speculated as being spherical from the 6th Century BC, with the idea being developed and more widely accepted into the 3rd Century BC. Pythagoras was around during the 6th century BC, he may have first speculated the Earths spherical shapes, but no one knows for sure. Other Mathematicians and philosophers such as Herodotus, Plato and Aristotle also contributed to the idea following Pythagoras' time.
