The image shows a diagram developed by a German astronomer in the 1600s.
planet
How did this diagram advance scientific thinking?
The diagram showed that planets move in circular
orbits around the sun, disproving the Copernican
model.
The diagram showed that Earth is closer to the sun
than other planets, disproving the heliocentric theory.
The diagram demonstrated the first law of planetary
motion, proving the heliocentric theory.
The diagram demonstrated the first law of planetary
motion, proving the geocentric theory.
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