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According to ancient astronomy, what shape is the Earth believed to be?
According to ancient astronomy, what shape is the Earth believed to be?
- Sphere-shaped (correct)
- Cylinder-shaped
- Cube-shaped
- Pyramid-shaped
Who first professed the heliocentric theory?
Who first professed the heliocentric theory?
- Aristotle
- Aristarchus (correct)
- Ptolemy
- Anaxagoras
Which astronomer invented the Law of Ellipses?
Which astronomer invented the Law of Ellipses?
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- Tycho Brahe
- Johannes Kepler (correct)
- Anaxagoras
What did Tycho Brahe measure to determine the distance of objects?
What did Tycho Brahe measure to determine the distance of objects?
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According to modern astronomy, what is the shape of planetary orbits?
According to modern astronomy, what is the shape of planetary orbits?
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