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His theory was the heliocentric theory, meaning the idea that the Sun is the center of the universe. He was proven wrong when it was discovered that the stars are basically other suns, but it was a step closer to the truth than the at the time supported geocentric theory.
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∙ 9y agoGalileo promoted Copernicus's theory, which had the Sun at the centre of the planetary system, and got in trouble because he said it was the absolute truth.
After Galileo's lifetime further scientific discoveries were made, and the modern model of the Solar System has the Sun at the centre and the planets orbiting under the Sun's gravity, and this is generally accepted.
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∙ 14y agoit was good to learn about it!
He thought that the sun went around Jupiter and the earth traveled westward toward the Moon at sometimes during days and nights.
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∙ 14y agoWhat was Galileo's theory on the Solar System?
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∙ 12y agoHe had the same theory of Copernicus. That the sun was the centre of the universe and we revolve around it.
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∙ 12y agoHe thought that the earth revolved around the sun, along with other planets.
He also discovered that ur mom's a fat*ss
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∙ 11y agoOn what grounds did Bellarmine oppose Galileo's conception of the universe
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∙ 13y agothe heliocentric idea that the sun was the center of the solarsystem
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What would you say if you believed in oscillating universe theory?
"I believe in the oscillating universe theory."
Who discovered earth rotation?
Galileo
Who is the first man who discovered earth was round or flat?
Galileo.
Is time slower at the edge of the universe?
There is no edge to the universe.
What is aluminums abundance in the universe?
Honestly, the universe is a pretty big place. No one really knows the volume of aluminum as a percentage of the universe.
Why did Galileo believe the heliocentric view of the universe was correct?
He was to wise
What did man believe before Galileo's contributions?
They believed that the Earth was the centre of the universe even after Galileo presented his idea. It was later proven that the sun was the centre of the universe.
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.
How did people believe Galileo?
How did people believe Galileo?
Who believed that the center of the universe?
galileo
What happened to the existing model of the Universe after Galileo's observation?
Galileo is famous for observing and proving his heliocentric model of the universe. After his observation the existing model of the universe was slowly phased out.
On this day in 1633 what Italian physicist was put on trial for saying Earth was not at the Universe's center?
It was Galileo who quoted that the earth in not the center of the Universe.
Which of these did Copernicus believe was at the center of the universe?
No, that was what the scriptures said, but Copernicus's model, also promoted by Galileo, had the Sun at the centre instead.
Who was the first astronomer to use a telescope for viewing the universe?
Galileo I am not so sure he was the first, but he is the most famous.
What was Galileo's belief?
Galileo believed in the truth of the copernican theory, which stated that the sun was the center of the universe.
How did Galileo conclude that the earth isn't in the middle of the universe?
Galileo concluded the that the earth wasn't the center of the universe because of how all the stars and planets moved. If the earth was truly the center of the universe, it wouldn't revolve.
Did Voltaire believe the universe was heliocentric?
Yes, Voltaire supported the heliocentric view of the universe proposed by Copernicus. He wrote about it in his work "Elements of Newton's Philosophy" where he praised the advancements made by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton in understanding the cosmos.
