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What is the fundamental difference between Ptolemy's view of the universe and that of Aristarchus?
Ptolemy's view proposed a geocentric model where Earth was at the center of the universe, while Aristarchus suggested a heliocentric model with the Sun at the center and Earth revolving around it. This fundamental difference in perspective laid the groundwork for later advancements in understanding the solar system.
Aristarchus was an astronomer who taught that the sun was?
Aristarchus was an ancient Greek astronomer who proposed that the Sun, not the Earth, was at the center of the solar system. He suggested a heliocentric model of the universe, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun. This idea was revolutionary but was not widely accepted in his time.
Who reintroduced the idea of a heliocentric universe after Aristarchus?
Answer: -Ptolemy
What Greek scientist first put forth a heliocentric view of the universe?
Aristarchus of Samos was the Greek scientist who first proposed a heliocentric view of the universe, suggesting that the Earth revolves around the Sun. This idea was revolutionary for its time and laid the foundation for later heliocentric models developed by Copernicus and Galileo.
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.
Did aristarchus say the earth was the center of the universe?
No, Aristarchus of Samos proposed a heliocentric model of the universe with the Sun at the center and the Earth revolving around it. This idea was contrary to the prevalent geocentric model at the time.
Did Aristarchus held that earth was the center of the universe?
No--he believed that the sun was the center of the universe.
Aristarchus held that earth was the center of the universe.?
No--he believed that the sun was the center of the universe.
Aristarchus held that the Earth was the center of the universe?
No--he believed that the sun was the center of the universe.
Who was the first to believe in the heliocentric universe?
While many say it was capernicus I think it was actually " Aristarchus" a couple hundred years before Capernicus.
Who was the first greekto profess a sun centered or heliocentric universe?
Aristarchus
Who was the first greek to believe in heliocentric universe?
While many say it was capernicus I think it was actually " Aristarchus" a couple hundred years before Capernicus.
Who was the astronomer from Samos who claimed that the sun was the center of the universe?
The astronomer from Samos who claimed that the sun was the center of the universe was Aristarchus of Samos. He proposed this heliocentric model around the 3rd century BCE, but it was not widely accepted in his time.
Is it false That Aristarchus held that the earth was the center of the universe?
Dang i forgot sorry guys :(
How do you say aristarchus?
air-is-tar-kus
What significant scientific conclusions did Aristarchus reach?
The scientific conclusion that Aristarchus reached was presenting the first heliocentric model of the solar system, His model showed the Sun and Earth in the center of the universe.
What is the fundamental difference between Ptolemy's view of the universe and that of Aristarchus?
Ptolemy's view proposed a geocentric model where Earth was at the center of the universe, while Aristarchus suggested a heliocentric model with the Sun at the center and Earth revolving around it. This fundamental difference in perspective laid the groundwork for later advancements in understanding the solar system.
