Copernicus Flashcards

1
Q

what idea did he come up with about the universe

A

heliocentric

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2
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heliocentric

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earth orbits the sun

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3
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what did he find out about the universe

A

its super vast!!

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4
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what was the church’s reaction to copernicus’s findings

A

they were upset because it undermines their authority

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5
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what does copernicus do in order to have his ideas heard

A

he writes a book and publishes it right before he dies.

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6
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which scientist supports Copernicus’s idea

A

Johannes kepler

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7
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what book does johannes kepler write

A

Mysterium

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8
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what are johannes keplers’ findings

A

planets travel in ellipses

planets move faster near the sun

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9
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why are copernicus and kepler really important

A

they prepared the way for better calculations

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