Astronomy Event in 1572

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What celestial event did Tycho Brahe observe in 1572?

  • A lunar eclipse
  • A solar eclipse
  • A comet's passage
  • The appearance of a new star (supernova) (correct)

What was significant about the celestial event observed by Tycho Brahe in 1572?

  • It was a bright comet
  • It was a rare lunar eclipse
  • It was a spectacular solar eclipse
  • It was a phenomenon that challenged the Aristotelian view (correct)

What was the prevailing view of the celestial heavens before Tycho Brahe's observation in 1572?

  • They were dynamic and constantly changing
  • They were affected by solar flares
  • They were influenced by lunar cycles
  • They were unchanging and eternal (correct)

What did Tycho Brahe's observation in 1572 imply about the universe?

<p>That the universe is dynamic and constantly changing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Tycho Brahe's observation in 1572 an example of?

<p>A rare astronomical phenomenon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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