How did Galileo increase public support for Copernicus's model?
A. by publishing his work in Italian
B. by using data collected by Tycho Brahe
C. by explaining why planets appear to move backward
D. by arguing that Earth's rotation makes objects appear to move in the sky
Answer (2)
Galileo increased public support for Copernicus's model by publishing his work in Italian, making it more accessible. He explained apparent retrograde motion and how Earth's movement affects observations of the sky. His efforts demystified astronomy and encouraged acceptance of the heliocentric theory.
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Galileo increased public support for Copernicus's heliocentric model by publishing his work in Italian, making it more accessible. He also explained the apparent retrograde motion of planets by advocating that Earth's rotation creates the illusion of movement. These efforts helped demystify complex astronomical concepts and encouraged acceptance of the heliocentric theory. ;
