Friday Flashcard - Ancient Astronomers

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Who showed that the laws governing astronomical bodies were the same as those governing motion on Earth?

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Isaac Newton

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Who built an observatory and made the most accurate astronomical observations for over 20 years?

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Tycho Brahe

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In the heliocentric model, where is the Earth located?

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Orbiting in the middle of the solar system.

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Who built a telescope and discovered four moons of Jupiter?

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Galileo Galilei

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What best describes Astrology?

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Applying myth and legend to understand how the stars influence human lives.

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What is the significance of Isaac Newton's laws of motion in astronomy?

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They apply universally to both celestial and terrestrial bodies.

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What was Tycho Brahe known for in the field of astronomy?

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His accurate and comprehensive astronomical observations.

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What major contribution did Galileo Galilei make to astronomy?

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He improved the telescope and made significant discoveries, including the moons of Jupiter.

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What is the difference between astronomy and astrology?

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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects, while astrology is a belief system that suggests a relationship between celestial phenomena and human affairs.

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What did the heliocentric model propose about the solar system?

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It proposed that the Sun is at the center of the solar system, with planets orbiting around it.