Which of these men developed a sun-centered model of the universe in the 1500s?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Johannes Kepler developed a sun-centered model of the universe called the heliocentric model, which he published in his book "Astronomia nova" in 1609. Galileo Galilei made observations that supported this model, but he did not invent it. Tycho Brahe was a Danish astronomer who made accurate observations of the planets but he still believed in the geocentric model. Ptolemy was a Greek astronomer who lived in the 2nd century AD and developed a geocentric model of the universe.

Which of These Men Developed a Sun-Centered Model of the Universe