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Which Scientists disaprove Ptolemys geosentric theory of the universe?
Galileo and Copernicus were two of the scientists to disprove Ptolemy's geocentric theory of the universe. The Ptolemaic theory stated that the center was earth.
How did Copernicus disprove ptolemys theory about the universe?
Shortly before Copernicus died he figured that the Earth was notthecenter of things, but the Sun was. This theory is still used today. He worked out this this theory from detailed observations of the orbit of Mars.
Who was ptolemys?
Cleopatra
Who was ptolemys wife?
you are a ideot dumb one
What was ptolemys evidence for his space theory?
Ptolemy's space theory was based on the geocentric model, which placed the Earth at the center of the universe with all celestial bodies revolving around it. His evidence mainly came from observational data of planetary positions and movements, which he sought to explain using a system of circles and epicycles to account for the perceived motions of celestial bodies.
How is Copernicus' description of the system of planets different from ptolemys description?
Ptolemy thought the earth was the center of the solar system (Otherwise known as the Geocentric theory) and Copernicus's idea was that the sun was at the center of the solar system (Heliocentric theroy).
What was foundation of Ptolemys geocentric model of the universe?
Earth was the center of the universe
In the late 1500s ptolemys observations were supplanted by those of...?
later Greek astronomers
What year was ptolemys world map made in?
his map was made in 1482. and used by cristpher colombus.
Ptolemys proof of his beliefs would be acceptable today why or why not?
Yes, it would be! And No it wouldn't at the same time!
Why is the theory of gravity so important?
The theory of gravity is important because humans need explanations to things they do not understand. The theory breaks a possibilty down to where it becomes understandable.
What was important about atomic theory?
It disproved Aristotle's four-element theory of matter.
