Copernicus Flashcards
1
Q
what idea did he come up with about the universe
A
heliocentric
2
Q
heliocentric
A
earth orbits the sun
3
Q
what did he find out about the universe
A
its super vast!!
4
Q
what was the church’s reaction to copernicus’s findings
A
they were upset because it undermines their authority
5
Q
what does copernicus do in order to have his ideas heard
A
he writes a book and publishes it right before he dies.
6
Q
which scientist supports Copernicus’s idea
A
Johannes kepler
7
Q
what book does johannes kepler write
A
Mysterium
8
Q
what are johannes keplers’ findings
A
planets travel in ellipses
planets move faster near the sun
9
Q
why are copernicus and kepler really important
A
they prepared the way for better calculations
