Question

The beginning of modern astronomy can be traced back to Nicolaus Copernicus and his book, On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres. What theory did Copernicus promote in this book, which was in conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church?
A.
The center of the universe is far beyond the stars.
B.
Planets rotated on mini-orbits around the Earth.
C.
The Earth was not the center of the universe.
D.
The Earth’s wobble on its axis produced seasonal changes.

Answer 1

C. The Earth was not the center of the universe.