The formulation of Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion relied on data and observations of which scientists other than Kepler?

a. Isaac Newton
b. Tycho Brahe
c. Nicolaus Copernicus
d. Galileo Galilei

1 answer

Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion were primarily formulated based on the precise observations made by Tycho Brahe. While Kepler was influenced by the ideas of Nicolaus Copernicus and the work of Galileo Galilei, the most significant data he used came from Brahe's extensive and accurate astronomical observations.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

b. Tycho Brahe