Core Presenation

Brahe"s model received backlash from the religious community

• Yes, Lots

• Yes, but only a little

• No they didn't care

• No, it was actually received positively

Brahe was a famous astronomer because

• He held wild parties at his home

• He popularized the telescope

• His model of the heavens is the acceptable model today

• He used methodical observation in his theories

What are the 2 differences between Brahe's and Copernican's model? (PICK 2 ANSWERS)

• Geocentric vs Heliocentric

• The moon is only in Brahe's model

• Not mathematically equivalent

• Only Copernican's model explains retrograde motion

What are 2 similarities between Brahe's and Copernican's model? (PICK 2 ANSWERS)

• Geocentric vs Heliocentric

• Both explain the predicting and explaining the empirical data

• Moon revolves around the Earth in both

• Both explain the predicting and explaining the philosophical data

Is Brahe's model still popular today?

• Yes, there is an active community of people who believe he is correct

• Yes, Brahe's model is the dominant theroy today

• No, no one believes in his model anymore

• No, A few-but not enough to make it popular

What revolves around the sun in Brahe's model?

• Nothing

• Everything

• The Moon and the Earth

• The planets

What revolves around the Earth in Brahe's model?

• Nothing

• Everything

• The Moon and the Sun

• The planets

What 2 models is Brahe a blend of? (Pick as many as necessary)

• None his model is independent of any other model

• Ptolemy

• Copernicus

• Eudoxus