Copernicus proved that the Sun is the center of the universe. NovaNet Answer
Copernicus proved that earth is the center of the universe
Copernicus proved that earth is the center of the universe
Galileo and Copernicus were two of the scientists to disprove Ptolemy's geocentric theory of the universe. The Ptolemaic theory stated that the center was earth.
Shortly before Copernicus died he figured that the Earth was notthecenter of things, but the Sun was. This theory is still used today. He worked out this this theory from detailed observations of the orbit of Mars.
Copernicus and Galileo
Copernicus did not disprove anything. He advanced a simpler theory which turned out to be more correct.
Nicolaus Copernicus < NOVA NET ANSWER
Nicolaus Copernicus < NOVA NET ANSWER
his model of the universe.
Earth was the center of the universe
Earth was the center of the universe
Shortly before Copernicus died he figured that the Earth was notthecenter of things, but the Sun was. This theory is still used today. He worked out this this theory from detailed observations of the orbit of Mars.