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What did Ptolemy and Copernicus use to try to explain the universe?
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What are the similarities beween Copernicus' model of the universe and Ptolemy's model of the universe?
Both Copernicus' and Ptolemy's models aimed to explain the motion of celestial bodies in the sky. However, Copernicus placed the Sun at the center of the universe, while Ptolemy's model had Earth at the center. Both models used the concept of epicycles to explain the retrograde motion of planets.
Explain theories of Aristotle ptolemy Copernicus and Galileo and explain how ideas progressed with each scientist?
Aristotle said the earth was in the center. Ptolemy supported Aristotle and added to it. Copernicus said the sun was in the middle. Galileo also said the sun was in the center and added to Copernicus.
Why was Copernicus condemned?
Copernicus was not condemned.
How did Copernicus explain why the birds in flight would not be left behind if the earth is rotating?
His reply was that the earth drags along the atmosphere, including birds as it turns
How did Copernicus explain the retrograde motions of the planets?
All the models explain retrograde motion because it is such an obvious phenomenon. In Copernicus's model an outer planet goes into retrograde motion when the inner planet overtakes it so that it appears from the inner planet to be going backwards along the ecliptic.
Who are Nicolaus Copernicus' parents?
Copernicus' parents were Nicolaus Koppernigk - of which 'Copernicus' is the Latin form - and Barbara (Watzenrode).
Copernicus's Middle name?
Copernicus's full name is Nicolaus Copernicus. "Nicolaus" is his middle name.
First person to explain the sun and stars move across the sky?
Edmand Halley. Ancient Greeks maybe, certainly Copernicus and Galileo before Halley.
What nationality was Nicholas Copernicus?
Nicholas Copernicus was Polish.
How do you spell Copernicus?
The correct spelling is, indeed, Copernicus.
What year did Copernicus get imprisoned?
Copernicus was never imprisoned.
