Kepler

Even before it was proven wrong, astronomers wondered what was wrong with the geocentric theory. Whenever they would research the theory to back it up, something always came out wrong. Johannes Kepler was the astronomer that solved the problem the problem with the geocentric theory, even before other astronomers knew there was something wriong. Before Johannes Kepler was involved, most people thought that the earth was the center of the universe. Kepler proved that the heliocentric theory was correct proving earlier astronomer’s research. Johannes Kepler’s proof that the heliocentric theory was correct changed history by revolutionizing astronomy.

Before Johannes Kepler was involved, most people thought that the earth was the center of the universe. The only people that thought otherwise were astronomers. Whenever astronomers would attempt to solve the problem with the geocentric theory, in the end it just didn’t add up right.

Although backed by authority and common sense, the geocentric theory did not accurately explain the movements of the sun, moon, and planets. This problem troubled a Polish cleric named Nicolaus Copernicus. In the early 1500s, Copernicus became interested in an old Greek idea that the sun stood at

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Other astronomers like Tycho Brahe greatly support Copernicus's sun-centered theory with their observations. Proof that his theory was correct didn’t occur until long after his death. After studying planetary movement for more than 25 years, Copernicus reasoned that indeed, the stars, the earth, and the other planets revolve around the sun. Brahe accurately positioned over one thousand stars and made a comprehensive study of the solar system.