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Q: Why did the model of the universe proposed by Copernicus gain support after its publication?
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Why did catholic church leaders oppose Galileo's sun centered model of the universe?

The Bible is written from an implicitly geocentric viewpoint, so if we take the Bible as the ultimate authority on everything, then it would be wrong to come to other conclusions such as the heliocentric theory, merely by observing the way the universe actually is. Incidentally, although Galileo did support the heliocentric theory, it was originally proposed by Copernicus. It isn't Galileo's model. Galileo did contribute to this theory with his astronomical observations, however.


How do the laws of thermodynamics support that the universe came from nothing?

They don't. What they do support is that the Universe must have had a beginning. This is because, according to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, there are irreversible processes in nature - the Universe can't remain the way it is forever.


What was gaileo's mechanistic concept of the universe?

Galileo's support for the heliocentric theory (note that this is Copernicus's theory, not Galileo's) got him into trouble with the Roman Catholic Church. In 1633 the Inquisition convicted him of heresy and forced him to recant (publicly withdraw) his support of Copernicus. They sentenced him to life imprisonment, but because of his advanced age allowed him serve his term under house arrest at his villa in Arcetri outside of Florence.AddendumHeliocentrism is the theory that the Sun is at the center of the Solar System as opposed to geocentrism, the Church supported theory which put the Earth at the center of the Solar System. Gravitation(improved)Galileo also added the study of Gravitation of twenty objects. One set of ten were the very light things and the other ten were the heavy pair. The people thought that the heavy pair would fall first but instead they fell at the same time!!! So this is the proof or that the gravity is even.


What other scientific breakthroughs did the work of Galileo Galilei lead to?

In the opinion of many historians, Galileo Galileo studies of the universe led to Sir Issac Newton's discoveries on the laws of gravity. Galileo's support of Copernicus and his idea that the earth revolved around the sun, led Galileo into prison as this idea went against Church theology. After Galileo recanted he was freed.


What is the name of the sun-centered model of the solar system?

heliocentric

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Who was the first propose that the sun was the center of the universe and everything else revolved around it?

No--he believed that the sun was the center of the universe.


Why did catholic church leaders oppose Galileo's sun centered model of the universe?

The Bible is written from an implicitly geocentric viewpoint, so if we take the Bible as the ultimate authority on everything, then it would be wrong to come to other conclusions such as the heliocentric theory, merely by observing the way the universe actually is. Incidentally, although Galileo did support the heliocentric theory, it was originally proposed by Copernicus. It isn't Galileo's model. Galileo did contribute to this theory with his astronomical observations, however.


Who was the firat man to theorize that the earth revolved around the sun?

The Geocentric model of the solar system proposed that the Earth was at the centre of the system (and universe), while the sun and planets revolved around the Earth. We now know this not to be true and that the sun is at the centre of the solar system (Heliocentric). This was suggested as early as the 3rd century BC by Aristarchus of Samo, but he received no support from other astronomers at the time. Nicolaus Copernicus later in the 16th Century proposed the helicentric model that we see true today.


Who said Earth moves around Sun?

jobAnother Answer:Historically, most all believed the Earth was at the center of the Universe (geocentric) as Aristotle and Ptolemy had taught. But in the 3rd Century B.C., a greek by the name of Aristarchus of Samos proposed the opposite - the Sun at the center of the Universe (heliocentric) but this did not get much support. Then in the 16th Century A.D., a pole by the name of Nicholas Copernicus proved Aristarchus correct. A bit latter, Galileo, using a 'telescope' supported this discovery. Yet, Galileo was forced to recant all by the powerful RC Church.


How did Kepler's work improve on or support Copernicus' heliocentric?

Kepler completely replaced Copernicus's theory of the orbits of the planets, which was based on circles an epicycles, with a new theory using elliptical orbits. However Kepler retained Copernicus's idea of placing the Sun at the centre.


How did Galileo's observations of Jupiter's moons support Copernicus theory?

The discovery did not support Copernicus's theory directly but it raised doubts about the ancient theory of Ptolemy that said that all objects in the sky are in orbit round the Earth. Galileo was an aggressive supporter of Copernicus's theory but eventually it was Kepler's theory that became accepted and is still used today. Both Copernicus and Kepler placed the Sun at the centre but Kepler's elliptical orbits are supported by the later theory of dynamics.


How did Kepler's work improve on or support Copernicus's heliocentric theory?

Kepler completely replaced Copernicus's theory of the orbits of the planets, which was based on circles an epicycles, with a new theory using elliptical orbits. However Kepler retained Copernicus's idea of placing the Sun at the centre.


What is a list of signatures in support of a proposed law or amendment?

initiative


What model did Copernicus support?

He thought of and supported the heliocentric model, which states the "heavens" revolve around the Sun.


How do the laws of thermodynamics support that the universe came from nothing?

They don't. What they do support is that the Universe must have had a beginning. This is because, according to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, there are irreversible processes in nature - the Universe can't remain the way it is forever.


How did keplers work improve on or support Copernicus heliocentric theory?

Kepler completely replaced Copernicus's theory of the orbits of the planets, which was based on circles an epicycles, with a new theory using elliptical orbits. However Kepler retained Copernicus's idea of placing the Sun at the centre.


How did Copernicus use the idea of bodies tending toward different centers to support his theory?

The ideaitself tend toward the "heaviest" center was basis of the geocentric system. Copernicus argued that movement was basis of that system is only perceived, not real and used examples to predict the movement of planets to support his own theory