Vocab
The most accepted theory of how the universe was created.
The big bang theory.
The theory that the sun is at the center of the universe.
Heliocentric
Who developed the Geocentric Theory?
Ptolemy
He developed the heliocentric model of the universe.
Copernicus
He discovered that the planets are orbiting in an
elliptical shape.
Kepler
Who developed the heliocentric theory?
Copernicus
He discovered that Venus went through phases similar to the moon; proved that Earth was orbiting the sun
Galileo
He developed the Geocentric model of the universe
Ptolemy
Who developed the big bang theory?
Georges Lametrie
The theory that Earth is at the center of the universe
Geocentric
A statement about something that happens in nature; does not attempt to explain how/why it happens.
Scientific Law
What does the word Geo mean and the word centric mean?
Geo=Earth
Centric= center
The force that holds all the planets in orbit around the sun.
Gravity
Contains all the planets, stars, and galaxies we have ever seen or thought about.
Universe
What does the word Helio mean and the word Centric mean?
Helio= Sun
Centric= Center