Geocentric vs. Heliocentric

Front

What is at the middle of a Heliocentric system?

Back

Sun

Front

Which astronomer first observed the phases of Venus and Jupiter's moons with the help of a telescope?

Back

Galileo

Front

What does 'geo-' mean?

Back

Earth

Front

What does the Geocentric system look like?

Back

A model where Earth is at the center of the universe, with all celestial bodies orbiting around it.

Front

Which object is the center of the solar system according to Galileo?

Back

Sun

Front

What is the main difference between Geocentric and Heliocentric models?

Back

Geocentric model places Earth at the center, while Heliocentric model places the Sun at the center.

Front

Who proposed the Heliocentric model?

Back

Nicolaus Copernicus

Front

What is the significance of Galileo's observations?

Back

They provided evidence supporting the Heliocentric model and challenged the Geocentric view.

Front

What does 'Helio-' mean?

Back

Sun

Front

Name one planet that orbits the Sun in the Heliocentric model.

Back

Any of the planets, e.g., Earth, Mars, Venus.