Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei all made observations that supported a heliocentric model of the Solar System even though it went against well established ideas of their time. How were they able to convince other scientist of their time? Select all that apply.

Question

They relied on personal beliefs and opinions instead of empirical evidence.
They provided detailed mathematical models and precise observational data that accurately predicted planetary motions.
They used telescopes to make observations, such as the moons of Jupiter, that directly contradicted the geocentric model.
They ignored evidence that did not support their conclusions.

Answer 1

The following statements apply to how Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler, and Galileo Galilei were able to convince other scientists of their time regarding the heliocentric model:

1. They provided detailed mathematical models and precise observational data that accurately predicted planetary motions.
2. They used telescopes to make observations, such as the moons of Jupiter, that directly contradicted the geocentric model.

The other statements do not accurately represent the approach of these scientists. They did not rely solely on personal beliefs and opinions; rather, they based their conclusions on empirical evidence. Additionally, they did not ignore evidence that did not support their conclusions, but rather worked to reconcile discrepancies through careful observation and mathematical modeling.