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Science-Systematically Organized Body of Knowledge. Earth - Universe
Science-Systematically Organized Body of Knowledge. Earth - Universe
Introduction to Astronomy
Science- systematically organized body of
knowledge.
Earth-the third planet from the Sun, and the
only astronomical object known to harbor life.
Universe- enormous empty space.
Astronomy-natural science that studies
celestial objects.
5 Scientist in Modern Astronomy
Nicolaus Copernicus-adapted the idea of
heliocentrism.
Tycho Brahe- expressed the position of stars
(stellar parallax)
Johannes Kepler-derived the 3 laws of
planetary motion.
Ellipses- it moves in elliptical orbit.
Equal Areas- it moves in the same intervals.
Harmonies-the more the planet the farther.
Gallileo Galilei- contribute of description of moving objects.
Isaac Newton- conceptualize the force of gravity.
5 Scientist in Ancient Astronomy
Anaximander-known for his idea about
evolution.
Pythagoras- known for having an idea that
earth is spherical shaped.
Anaxagoras-proposed solutions on celestial
phenomena.
Plato- he believes that explanations could be
deduced.
Aristarchus- was known for being the teacher
of Archimedes.
3 Types of Telescopes
Reflecting- it is also know as Newtonians
Refactors-it use lenses in place of mirrors
Catadiopric- considered as compound
telescope.