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Did Nicolas Copernicus use a telescope to prove his theory?
Nicolas Copernicus did not use a telescope, the use of the telescope to study the solar system was not done until over 50 years later by Galileo.
Who used the data of Tycho Brahe to prove the accuracy of Copernicus?
Johannes Kepler
What did Copernicus prove to mankind?
Copernicus proved to mankind that the sun was the center of the universe, not the Earth. We know now that he was mostly correct. The sun is the center of the solar system.
Who used mathematics to prove the theories of Copernicus?
In physics, theories are not mathematically proved but instead they are compared with physical observations to see if they are correct. Copernicus's theory was not just an idea that the Sun is at the centre, but also a detailed mathematical system of circle and epicycles that provided a model of the planets' orbits. At the time of Copernicus and for a time afterwards, his theory was used to predict the planets' positions, and when the predictions were found to be 'correct', the theory was considered 'proved' . But later Tycho Brahe developed more accurate measurement techniques, and using those he discovered small errors in the predicted positions of the planets. That led to Kepler's work and the discovery of elliptical orbits.
People were afraid to believe copernicus' ideas because they thought?
the ideas would prove all knowledge to be wrong
Did Nicolas Copernicus use a telescope to prove his theory?
Nicolas Copernicus did not use a telescope, the use of the telescope to study the solar system was not done until over 50 years later by Galileo.
What invention helped Galileo to prove that Copernicus was correct?
The telescope, especially for astronomical observation. He got a toy from the carnival. and made it into a telescope by putting in a magnifying glass in it.
What invention used by Galileo helped prove Copernicus theory that the earth revolves around the sun?
The astronomical telescope.
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 scientist said the earth moves around the sun?
Copernicus is the first in modern times, but he may have been basing his theory on the work of an earlier Greek Natural Philosopher. Galileo used a telescope and mathematics to prove Copernicus' hypothesis.
How did Copernicus prove that the earth wasn't in the middle of the universe?
Galileo did not prove that Earth was not flat (It had already been agreed that it was round). Galileo invented the telescope and used it to prove that there were objects which did not orbit the Earth, supporting Copernicus' Heliocentric model for the universe. The Earth was known to be round by the ancient Greeks, but I do not who it found out initially (sorry).
Why was Copernicus' heliocentric theory significant?
The Heliocentric theory was significant because Copernicus had proved something such a long time ago... the fact that it hasn't been proven wrong, or the fact that no-one else believed him because they didnt have the technology to prove it back then.
Who developed a stronger telescope and was able to prove that Ptolemy's theories about the moon were wrong?
Galileo Galilei constructed telescopes to conduct his observations. He also disproved the Ptolemaic model.
Why did nicolaus Copernicus do his work?
he did his work to prove his point that he thought were very true
Who used the data of Tycho Brahe to prove the accuracy of Copernicus?
Johannes Kepler
Does quantum physics prove metaphysical theories?
no
Does science prove theories are wrong by using experiments?
An experiment can prove they are wrong or right ...:)
