Question

which correctly lists three scientists who supported the heliocentric model of the solar system?
aristotle, ptolemy, copernicus
copernicus, ptolemy, kepler
galileo, kepler, aristotle
kepler, galileo, copernicus

Explanation:

• Aristotle: Supported the geocentric model (Earth - centered).
• Ptolemy: Developed a geocentric model.
• Copernicus: Proposed the heliocentric model (Sun - centered).
• Galileo: Used his telescope to support the heliocentric model (e.g., observing phases of Venus which are consistent with a heliocentric view).
• Kepler: His laws of planetary motion are based on a heliocentric framework.

Answer:

Kepler, Galileo, Copernicus