What did Johannes Kepler contribute to the study of planets?
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The question is asking about the contributions of Johannes Kepler to the study of planets, specifically his theories, laws, and discoveries that changed our understanding of planetary motion.
Answer
Three laws of planetary motion describing elliptical orbits.
Johannes Kepler contributed through his three laws of planetary motion, which describe the elliptical orbits of planets around the sun.
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Johannes Kepler contributed through his three laws of planetary motion, which describe the elliptical orbits of planets around the sun.
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Kepler’s work provided key evidence for the heliocentric theory and advanced the field of astronomy significantly.
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understanding the difference between heliocentric and geocentric models
Sources
- The History of Johannes Kepler - jpl.nasa.gov
- Johannes Kepler | Biography, Discoveries, & Facts | Britannica - britannica.com
- Johannes Kepler: Everything you need to know - Space.com - space.com
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