The Origins of Astronomy

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What is astronomy?

  • The study of planets and their movements
  • The study of celestial bodies and phenomena (correct)
  • The study of natural phenomena
  • The study of ancient Greek philosophy

What is the geocentric model?

  • The model where Earth is not included in the solar system
  • The model where Earth is at the center and the moon, sun, and known planets orbit it (correct)
  • The model where the sun is at the center and Earth and other planets orbit it
  • The model where Earth and other planets orbit the sun

What is retrograde motion?

  • The apparent eastward motion of the planets with respect to the stars
  • The actual motion of the planets around the sun
  • The motion of the planets in a straight line
  • The apparent westward motion of the planets with respect to the stars (correct)

Who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

<p>Nicolaus Copernicus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Tycho Brahe do?

<p>Designed and built instruments to measure the movement of celestial bodies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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