Fill in the blanks regarding Galileo's support of Copernicus's model and Kepler's modifications.
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The question pertains to Galileo's observations that supported Copernicus's model of the solar system and Kepler's modifications of that model. The user is likely seeking to fill in the blanks with proper scientific terms related to these historical figures and their findings.
Answer
Ptolemy, Venus, 'Sidereus Nuncius', elliptical orbits, data.
Galileo Galilei's support of Copernicus's model:
- Found moons of Jupiter, conflicting with teachings of Ptolemy and
- Discovered that Venus has phases, proving it orbits the Sun
- Published his evidence in 'Sidereus Nuncius' reaching a wider audience.
Kepler's Modifications to Copernicus’s Model:
- Johannes Kepler accurately described the elliptical orbits of the planets.
- Used data collected by Tycho Brahe.
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Galileo Galilei's support of Copernicus's model:
- Found moons of Jupiter, conflicting with teachings of Ptolemy and
- Discovered that Venus has phases, proving it orbits the Sun
- Published his evidence in 'Sidereus Nuncius' reaching a wider audience.
Kepler's Modifications to Copernicus’s Model:
- Johannes Kepler accurately described the elliptical orbits of the planets.
- Used data collected by Tycho Brahe.
More Information
Galileo's observations of Jupiter’s moons challenged the geocentric model by showing objects orbit a body other than the Earth. Kepler's use of Brahe’s data led to the laws of planetary motion, revolutionizing astronomical models.
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