Question

In the history of astronomy, which of the following is true? (2 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Nicolas Copernicus argued that the sun was the center of the universe.

Explanation:

the only true statement from the given options is that Nicolas Copernicus argued that the Sun was the center of the universe. He proposed the Heliocentric model. He believed the Sun to be the center and every other object - planets , stars revolved about the Sun.

Answer 2

Answer: C - Nicolas Copernicus argued that the sun was the center of the universe.

Explanation:  

The first observatory was built for Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy supported the geocentric model which considered Earth to be at the center of the universe, and Johannes Kepler supported the heliocentric model.

So, the only true statement from the options is that Nicolas Copernicus argued that the Sun was the center of the universe. He proposed the Heliocentric model. He believed the Sun to be the center and every other object revolved about the Sun.