Copernicus
Brahe's theories revolved around the ptolemaic system, where Earth was the centre of the Universe. Copernicus stated that the Earth is not the center of the Universe, but we revolve around other masses as well.
The name is of the general theory where celestial objects revolve around the Earth is known as the Ptolemaic system.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
the Declaration of Independence
This model of the universe placed the Earth at the center of the universe
at the center of the universe
A Ptolemaic view of the Universe has the Earth at it's centre. The Copernican centres on the sun. Both however have been found to be incorrect.
Copernicus
Earth
In the Ptolemaic Greek model of the universe, the stars are thought to be attached to the celestial sphere, a hypothetical invisible sphere surrounding the Earth to which the stars were fixed. This model placed Earth at the center of the universe with all celestial bodies orbiting around it.
celestial sphere . . . ?
In Copernican scheme, the sun is the center of the solar system, while in the Ptolemaic system, the earth is the center of the universe and all the bodies of the universe revolve around it :) -iloveu armstrong11-12 Munsci :)
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Babylonian
The geocentric universe, so named because it was believed that everything revolved around the Earth. The view was eventually displaced by the heliocentric solar system, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the sun.
The geocentric universe, so named because it was believed that everything revolved around the Earth. The view was eventually displaced by the heliocentric solar system, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the sun.