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Astronomy

Astronomy. Nicholas Copernicus. Galileo Galilei. Johannes Kepler. Discoveries. Copernicus Theory Galileo studied the stars Kepler Three laws of planetary motion. Historical Importance. Galileo- founded moons of Jupiter with his telescope- father of science

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Astronomy

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  1. Astronomy

  2. Nicholas Copernicus Galileo Galilei Johannes Kepler

  3. Discoveries • Copernicus Theory • Galileo studied the stars • Kepler Three laws of planetary motion

  4. Historical Importance • Galileo- founded moons of Jupiter with his telescope- father of science • Keplers three laws of planetary motion • All planets have eliptical orbits • Planet moves faster nearest the sun • Diference in orbit times for every planet

  5. Future Applications • Telescopes from 3 meters to 8-10 meters such as ESO’s • Radio-astronomy telescopes (single dish radio)

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