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The System of the World Pythagoras vs Ptolemy, epicycles , ellipses, Copernicus, Tyco, Galileo,

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Ancient Astronomy

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The Moon

The Moon. Topics:. Why do we only see one face of the Moon? Why do we see phases of the Moon? What causes eclipses?. Phases of Moon. Half of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun and half is dark. We see a changing combination of the bright and dark faces as the Moon orbits Earth.

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Chapter 5 Circular Motion, the Planets, and Gravity

Chapter 5 Circular Motion, the Planets, and Gravity. Does the circular motion of the moon around the Earth . ... have anything in common with circular motion on Earth?. Circular Motion.

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Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus. - Cailey Sweatt - 2005. Contribution to the World. Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to say the sun was the center of the universe with proof involving physics, mathematics, and cosmology. His works influenced Galileo, Keplar, Descartes, and Newton. Early Life.

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Solar System Models

Solar System Models. Geocentric Model. Earth Centered Moon, Sun, Planets, and Stars revolve around the Earth Feels right No observed parallax of stars Later adopted as we are the center of the universe and everything is perfectly made for us. . Aristotle Model.

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The Copernican Revolution

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Fix Astronomy Chapter 3

Fix Astronomy Chapter 3. Question 1. What is the Greek definition for the word "planet"? A. bright B. not twinkling C. wanderer D. twinkling E. backwards. Question 2. Which one of the following represents the ideas of Plato? A. The Earth is flat.

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The Renaissance of Science

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