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Define the Geocentric theory
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Earths centered view of the universe formed by aristotle. Theory of the church. It claimed the the sun and other planets revolved around the earth.
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Define the Heliocentric theory
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Stated by copernicus that the sun was the center instead of the earth. Cause the church to panic and others were forced to lead his experiment futher.
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Define the Scientfic revolution
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The replacement of old theories with new one.
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"On the Revolution of heavenly bodies". The author and significance of this book is :
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Copernicus was the author and the book stated the Heliocentric theory.
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"The starry Messenger". The Author and signicance of the book is :
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Galileo was the author and it anounced that jupitar had 4 moons and that the sun had dark spots.
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"Dialogue concerning 2 chief world system" Author and significance of book is :
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Galileo and Supported the Coperican theory that the earth was infact not that center of the solar system. This made the pope furious and eventually sent galileo under house arrest
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