The solar system Flashcards
1
Q
What was replaced by the geocentric model?
A
heliocentric model which states that the earth and planets all orbit the sun, which is at the centre of the universe.
2
Q
who introduced the heliocentric model?
A
copernicus
3
Q
what did most ancient greek astronomers believe?
A
that the sun, moon planets and stars all orbited the earth in perfect circles. this was called the geocentric model from the time of the greeks until 1500’s
