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No physical theory is completely correct, because measurements always have a built-in error that you hope is small. But Copernicus's theory explaining in detail how the planets move was accurate enough for its time and was only found lacking later when observational techniques became sufficiently refined to show its errors.
In modern times we have better theories for planetary orbits but Copernicus's general idea that all the planets orbit round the Sun is now generally accepted since Newton's theoretical discoveries, which were applied to showed that the Sun is far more massive than anything else in the solar system.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe part in Copernicus's theory that's not correct is that he thought the orbits were perfect circles but they are in fact ellipses. =)
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How did Copernicus disprove ptolemy's theory about universe?
Copernicus proved that earth is the center of the universe
Who is the person who disagreed with ptolemy's theory of the universe?
Nicolaus Copernicus disagreed with his theory, Copernicus belived that Ptolemy's view was to complicated.
The theory of cosmology ehich Copernicus proposed is called the what theory?
Heliocentic Theory
Who was the promoter of the heliocentric theory?
In ancient Greece, Aristarchus of Samos suggested it. The theory was proposed in more modern times by Copernicus.
Who confirmed the sun centered theory?
Copernicus
What did copernicus descover?
Copernicus was the first to propose the Heliocentric theory, the correct theory that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the solar system.
Why did some believe Copernicus' theory?
It's correct
How did Copernicus disprove ptolemy's theory about universe?
Copernicus proved that earth is the center of the universe
What is corpernicus theory?
Contrary to most people of the 14th Century, Copernicus believed that the Earth revolved around the sun. Galileo later proved Copernicus' theory to be correct.
What is Copernicus Theory?
Copernicus' theory was that Earth is not the center of the universe and we revolve around the Sun.
What was Copernicus theory?
Copernicus' theory was that Earth is not the center of the universe and we revolve around the Sun.
What scientists performed in the Copernicus universe theory?
Nicolaus Copernicus
What is the Ptolemaic theory?
Copernicus.
How do you spell Copernicus?
The correct spelling is, indeed, Copernicus.
Compare the theory of Galilei to Copernicus what observation you meet?
Galelei derived his theory from Copernicus. To Copernicus it was just a theory. Galilei managed to prove it when he invented the telescope and was able to see the moons orbiting Jupiter.
What year did Copernicus discover Heliocentric Theory?
Copernicus discovered the heliocentric theory in 1510 and worked on it for four more years.
Who is the person who disagreed with ptolemy's theory of the universe?
Nicolaus Copernicus disagreed with his theory, Copernicus belived that Ptolemy's view was to complicated.
