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What major calendar reform did Tycho Brahe's observations lead to?
What major calendar reform did Tycho Brahe's observations lead to?
- Development of the Hebrew calendar
- Establishment of the Islamic calendar
- Creation of the Gregorian calendar (correct)
- Julian calendar correction
Who is known as the Father of Modern Astronomy?
Who is known as the Father of Modern Astronomy?
- Tycho Brahe (correct)
- Galileo Galilei
- Isaac Newton
- Nicolaus Copernicus
Which of the following astronomers improved the telescope and supported heliocentrism?
Which of the following astronomers improved the telescope and supported heliocentrism?
- Isaac Newton
- Tycho Brahe
- Galileo Galilei (correct)
- Johannes Kepler
What was Tycho Brahe's primary method for measuring celestial positions?
What was Tycho Brahe's primary method for measuring celestial positions?
Which instrument did Tycho Brahe design to improve astronomical observations?
Which instrument did Tycho Brahe design to improve astronomical observations?
Which scientist formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Which scientist formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?
The Tychonic System is based on a heliocentric model of the solar system.
The Tychonic System is based on a heliocentric model of the solar system.
What was the name of the observatory built for Tycho Brahe in 1576?
What was the name of the observatory built for Tycho Brahe in 1576?
The first variable star was observed by ______.
The first variable star was observed by ______.
Match the following astronomers with their contributions:
Match the following astronomers with their contributions:
What major celestial body movement theory did Isaac Newton develop?
What major celestial body movement theory did Isaac Newton develop?
Galileo Galilei's improvements to the telescope supported the geocentric model.
Galileo Galilei's improvements to the telescope supported the geocentric model.
Which astronomical event was realized from Tycho's observations that led to a calendar reform?
Which astronomical event was realized from Tycho's observations that led to a calendar reform?
Isaac Newton's work included the formulation of the ______.
Isaac Newton's work included the formulation of the ______.
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Heliocentric Model of the Solar System
- Proposed by a Polish astronomer known as the Father of Modern Astronomy.
- This model places the Sun at the center of the solar system, challenging the geocentric view.
Tycho Brahe and His Contributions
- Developed the Tychonic System, a hybrid model incorporating both geocentric and heliocentric elements.
- Designed innovative astronomical instruments, including a large sextant and a building-sized quadrant for precise measurements.
- Established Uraniborg observatory with the support of King Frederick II in 1576.
- Served as the imperial astronomer in Prague, invited by the Holy Roman Emperor.
- His meticulous observations of the Sun revealed inaccuracies in the Julian calendar, resulting in the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1582.
- Compiled a star catalogue that accurately positioned over 800 stars, marking the first significant update since Ptolemy.
Galileo Galilei
- Italian scientist recognized for advancing modern astronomy through improvements to the telescope.
- Conducted extensive observations supporting Copernican heliocentrism.
- Formulated the Three Laws of Planetary Motion, reinforcing the heliocentric model.
- Discovered the first variable star, demonstrating his innovative approach to celestial observation.
- Created a comprehensive atlas of the Moon.
Isaac Newton
- English physicist and mathematician who established the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- His theories dramatically transformed the understanding of celestial mechanics and motion.
- Developed the Theory of Special Relativity in 1905 and the Theory of General Relativity in 1915, greatly impacting physics and astronomy.
Heliocentric Model of the Solar System
- Proposed by a Polish astronomer known as the Father of Modern Astronomy.
- This model places the Sun at the center of the solar system, challenging the geocentric view.
Tycho Brahe and His Contributions
- Developed the Tychonic System, a hybrid model incorporating both geocentric and heliocentric elements.
- Designed innovative astronomical instruments, including a large sextant and a building-sized quadrant for precise measurements.
- Established Uraniborg observatory with the support of King Frederick II in 1576.
- Served as the imperial astronomer in Prague, invited by the Holy Roman Emperor.
- His meticulous observations of the Sun revealed inaccuracies in the Julian calendar, resulting in the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1582.
- Compiled a star catalogue that accurately positioned over 800 stars, marking the first significant update since Ptolemy.
Galileo Galilei
- Italian scientist recognized for advancing modern astronomy through improvements to the telescope.
- Conducted extensive observations supporting Copernican heliocentrism.
- Formulated the Three Laws of Planetary Motion, reinforcing the heliocentric model.
- Discovered the first variable star, demonstrating his innovative approach to celestial observation.
- Created a comprehensive atlas of the Moon.
Isaac Newton
- English physicist and mathematician who established the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- His theories dramatically transformed the understanding of celestial mechanics and motion.
- Developed the Theory of Special Relativity in 1905 and the Theory of General Relativity in 1915, greatly impacting physics and astronomy.
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