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Proving Geocentric Theory Wrong

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How did Galileo's observations show that the Earth center theory (Ptolemaic) was wrong?

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It was Copernicus who first argued against the Geocentric theory, which suggested that the Earth and the other planets instead revolved around the Sun. This posting proves Geocentric Theory wrong.

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Actually, it was Copernicus who first argued against the Geocentric theory, which suggested that the Earth and the other planets instead revolved around the Sun. After the invention of telescopes in the beginning of 17th century, Galileo Galilee used his telescope to show that Venus went through phases, just like ...

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