Question

2 matching 2 points
match each scientist with their contribution to astronomy.
galileo
kepler
newton
ptolemy
brahe
copernicus
tried to explain phenomena with arguments
gravity as force acting on celestial bodies
heliocentric model
using instruments to make precise measurements
synthesize data to propose natural laws
communicating data

Explanation:

• Galileo: Used instruments (telescope) for precise astronomical measurements.
• Kepler: Synthesized Tycho Brahe's data to propose laws of planetary motion (natural laws).
• Newton: Proposed gravity as the force acting on celestial bodies (explaining orbital motion).
• Ptolemy: Supported geocentric model but also used arguments to explain celestial phenomena.
• Brahe: Known for making and communicating detailed astronomical data.
• Copernicus: Proposed the heliocentric model (sun - centered solar system).

Answer:

• Galileo: Using instruments to make precise measurements
• Kepler: synthesize data to propose natural laws
• Newton: gravity as force acting on celestial bodies
• Ptolemy: tried to explain phenomena with arguments
• Brahe: communicating data
• Copernicus: heliocentric model