Why is geocentrism not true?

Answer 1

A model is never wrong; it is merely more or less useful. In celestial navigation we continue to use the geocentric model of the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, because it makes the mathematical calculations much easier. (I spent 3 years teaching celestial navigation for the U.S. Air Force's Interservice Navigator Training School at Mather AFB, Sacramento, CA.)

For anything beyond low-earth-orbit, the geocentric model does not represent reality in any meaningful way, and is not useful.

Answer 2

Geocentrism is not true because astronomical observations have shown that the Earth orbits the Sun, rather than the other way around. This model, called heliocentrism, is supported by evidence such as the changing positions of stars throughout the year and the observation of other planets orbiting the Sun. The geocentric model was eventually discredited by scientific discoveries and advancements in astronomy.

Answer 3

Depends on what you mean by a theory being fake. As a theory it is real. People had thought about it and believed in it. But as a description of reality, it is wrong. The Geocentric theory puts the Earth in the middle, with the Sun and all planets orbiting around the Earth. By now, we're pretty darn sure that's not how it is. The Sun is in the middle, with the planets orbiting around the Sun.

Answer 4

Geocentrism is the theory that states the Earth is the center of the universe, and that all the other planets and the sun revolve around it. This theory was the general belief in ancient times and during the middle ages. Posterior observations and study from scientists like Copernicus had demonstrated that in reality it's Earth and all the other planets from the galaxy the ones that go round the sun, which is located at the center of the galaxy, this theory is called 'Heliocentrism'.

Answer 5

The sun does not revolve around the earth, it is the earth that revolves around the sun

Answer 6

the geocentric theory was inacurate