Subject 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What was ptolemy known for?
A
Epicycles, Work was preserved by islamic astronomers
2
Q
What was Galileo known for?
A
Phases of venus, lost vision from solar observal
3
Q
What was kepler known for?
A
Laws of planetary motion, used observational data obtained by another person
4
Q
What was tycho known for?
A
General advancement in observational technology
5
Q
What was copernicus known for?
A
Proposed a non-obvious view of the universe
6
Q
What was newton known for?
A
Law of universal gravity, invented reflecting telescope
