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The theory that the SUN is the center of the solar system is called?
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Heliocentric Theory
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Greek word helios!
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The Polish astronomer who first stated heliocentric theory was?
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Copernicus
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Copper on an Atwood
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This Tycho Brahe assistant proved Copernican theory, and proved that planets move in an eliptical orbit.
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Kepler
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No hint
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Galileo felt that Copernicus was right because he studied the planets, Sun & Moon with this.
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the telescope
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it was first used by the Navy
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Name the famous British "father of physics" who was born on the day Galileo died.
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Newton
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He loved to eat figs. Really! They're good for you.
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What was Issac Newton's most important discovery?
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gravity
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They say that an apple conked him on the head!
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What did William Harvey discover through his research in anatomy?
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How the heart pumps-circulatory system.
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Without these there would be no Valentines Day!
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