Models of the Universe Revision cards on the models of the universe. 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? SciencePhysicsGCSEEdexcel Created by: Millie KingCreated on: 30-10-12 14:20 What is a geocentric model? A geocentric model is a model of the Universe with the Earth at the centre. 1 of 7 Who created the geocentric model? The ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy. 2 of 7 What is a heliocentric model? A heliocentric model is a model of the Universe with the Sun at the centre. 3 of 7 Who created the heliocentric model? The Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. 4 of 7 Which model of the Universe is accepted in modern society? The heliocentric model. 5 of 7 Which astronomer helped provide evidence that the heliocentric model was correct? The Italian astronomer Galileo. 6 of 7 What did Galileo discover that helped prove that the heliocentric model was correct? Galileo discovered four of Jupiter's moons. 7 of 7
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