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When ptolemy developed geocentric theory?
geocentric
What did the egyptians believe what caused day and night?
they thought the sun revolved around the earth. this was known as the geocentric theory. another theory (that is still practiced today) is called the heliocentric theory this theory says that the sun is in the middle of the solar system and all the other planets orbits it which causes day and night!
Why did some people oppose the heliocentric theory of the universe?
Most of these people were religious, and because the scriptures supposedly said that the Earth was in the center of the universe (geocentric), they had to stand firm with their beliefs. Only scientists and astronomers believed in the heliocentric theory, and some of them would be excommunicated or almost executed if they weren't geocentric.
Why was Aristarchus's heliocentric model not accepted by the scientific community during his time: a) lack of empirical evidence supporting the theory, b) prevailing geocentric beliefs among scholars and society at that time?
Aristarchus's heliocentric model was not accepted during his time due to prevailing geocentric beliefs among scholars and society, as well as a lack of empirical evidence supporting the theory.
What evidence did Wegeners have to support his theory?
Fossils support his hypothesis.
Why is it called the geocentric theory?
Geo = about the Earth Centric = in the middle Geocentric = The-Earth-In-The-Middle theory
Who formulate the geocentric theory?
ptolemy formulated the geocentric theory...
Who discover geocentric theory?
geocentric theory invented by phtolemy
Who disproved geocentric theory?
Claudius Ptolemy disproved geocentric theory.
When ptolemy developed geocentric theory?
geocentric
Geocentric theory originated with the man named?
geocentric theory originated with the man named Aristotle.
The heliocentric theory challenged the?
Geocentric theory
the heliocentric theory challenged the?
Geocentric theory
Is the geocentric theory real?
Depends on what you mean by a theory being real. As a theory it is real. People had thought about it and believed in it. But as a description of reality, it is wrong. The Geocentric theory puts the Earth in the middle, with the Sun and all planets orbiting around the Earth. By now, we're pretty darn sure that's not how it is. The Sun is in the middle, with the planets orbiting around the Sun.
Which scientist developed the geocentric theory?
The Geocentric Theory was developed by Greek astronomers. The theory was that celestial bodies moved around Earth in circular paths.
How does the heliocentric theory differ from the geocentric?
The heliocentric theory is the idea that planets rotate around the sun, where the geocentric theory said that everything orbited around Earth.
What is the theory of the Earh being at the center called?
Geocentric theory.
