Debunking the Myth of the Moon's Orbit

Who first proposed the heliocentric model?

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Kepler

• Isaac Newton

• Nicolaus Copernicus

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What did Galileo observe that supported the heliocentric model?

• The Great Red Spot on Jupiter

• The phases of the Moon

• The moons of Jupiter

• The rings of Saturn

Why were people afraid to look through Galileo's telescope?

• It was too expensive to use

• They were scared of having their worldview challenged

• They feared it would blind them

• It was considered bad luck

According to the video, what is incorrect about saying the Moon orbits the Earth?

• The Moon orbits the Sun along with the Earth

• The Moon actually orbits Mars

• The Moon is stationary

• The Earth orbits the Moon

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What is the 'double planet conundrum' mentioned in the video?

• The Earth has two moons

• The Moon and Earth are considered a binary system by some

• The Earth and Moon are the same size

• The Moon is not recognized as a planet