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Ch. 22- Origin of Modern Astronomy
pages 614-621
Section 22.1 Early Astronomy
Vocabulary:
astronomy-is the science that studies the universe.
geocentric- is the model in which the moon, sun and other planets orbit the Earth.
heliocentric- is the model in which the planets and moons orbit the sun.
retrograde motion - apparent westward drift.
ellipse- oval shaped path
astronomical unit (AU)- average distance between Earth and the sun. about 150 million kilometers.
Section Assessment:
1. Compare and contrast the geocentric and heliocentric models of the universe.
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2. What produces the retrograde motion of Mars?
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3. What geometric arrangements did Ptolemy use to explain retrograde motion?
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4. What major change did Copernicus make in the Ptolemaic system? Why was this change significant?
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5. What role did the telescope play in Galileo's contributions to science?
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6. In your own words, summarize Kepler's three laws of planetary motion.
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