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Copernicus

Copernicus

November 15, 2009

Want to stay on top of all the space news? Follow @universetoday on Twitter Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer and mathematician. He was born February 19, 1473. He was born into a well-to-do family. After his father died, his uncle looked after his education, eventually securing him a position in the church. Copernicus first [...]

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Who Discovered Jupiter?

September 16, 2009

Jupiter is one of the 5 planets visible with the unaided eye. That means you can go out on a clear night, when Jupiter is up in the sky, and see it with your own eyes. No telescope is necessary. In fact, it’s one of the brightest objects in the sky. When Jupiter is there, [...]

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What did Isaac Newton Discover?

September 5, 2009

Isaac Newton is arguably one of the most influential scientists in history. Though he lived in the late 1600s, many of his discoveries still affect us in the present. His various theories still hold true even centuries after his death and countless experiments. The scientists able to improve upon his work became famous themselves. Some [...]

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Difference Between Geocentric and Heliocentric

August 2, 2009

The geocentric model was developed thousands of years ago by Greek philosophers and was the accepted model of the Solar System for centuries. Geocentric actually means earth centered. This model is also called the Ptolemaic system in honor of the Greek scientist and philosopher Claudius Ptolemy, although the thory was around years before him. The geocentric model places [...]

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Heliocentric Model

June 22, 2009

The heliocentric model is a theory that places the Sun as the center of the universe, and the planets orbiting around it. The heliocentric model replaced geocentrism, which is the belief that the Earth is the center of the universe. The geocentric model was the prevailing theory in Ancient Greece, throughout Europe, and other parts [...]

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