Nicolaus Copernicus-Vocabulary

Nicolaus Copernicus

Vocabulary

Calculations

to use math/data or logic

to solve a problem

Diurnal

happens during the day

(inside of 24 hours)

Geocentric VS. Heliocentric

Geo=Earth

Helio=Sun

Centric=Centered

Hypothesis

an idea/explanation that doesnt have lots of evidence or supporters

Logical

something that makes sense

because of our background knowledge

Opposed

being against something or someone