the universe Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Geocentric model?
A
The theory that Earth is at the centre of the Solar System and that the sun and planets revolved around Earth.
2
Q
Who supported the Geocentric model?
A
Ancient philosophers such as Pythagoras, Aristotle and Ptolemy.
3
Q
What is the Heliocentric model?
A
The model that states that the Sun is at the centre of the Solar System and Earth and all the other planets revolve around the Sun.
4
Q
Who supported and confirmed the Heliocentric model?
A
Nicolas Copernicus proposed it, Galileo promoted it and Issac Newton confirmed it.
