Scientific Revolution
The world began to characterized
Heliocentric Theory
The heliocentric model is a theory that places the Sun as the center of the universe, and the planets orbiting around it. The heliocentric model replaced geocentrism, which is the belief that the Earth is the center of the universe. The geocentric model was the prevailing theory in Ancient Greece, throughout Europe, and other parts of the world for centuries. It was not until the 16th century that the heliocentric model began to gain popularity because technology progressed enough to gain more evidence in its favor. Although heliocentrism did not gain popularity until the 1500′s, the idea had existed for centuries throughout the world.
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Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei built on the new theories about astronomy. As a young man, Galileo built his own telescope and used it to study the heavens in 1609.
Nicolaus Copernicus
Copernicus became so interested inan old Greek idea that the sun stood in the center of the universe.He stydt planetary movements for over 25 years, Copernicus reasoned that indeed, the stars, the earth, and other planets revolved around the sun.
Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler, a brilliant mathematician, was a assistant of Tycho Brahe, who also study the planets and the universe soon died. His assistant Johannes Kepler finished what h started working on.He concluded the laws of the planetary motion.
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Microscope
The invention of the microscope has opened up a whole new dimension in science. By using microscopes scientists were able to discover the existence of microorganisms, study the structure of cells, and see the smallest parts of plants, animals, and fungi. Today, the microscope is still a commonly used tool to diagnosis illness in hospitals and clinics all over the world.
Since their original invention, microscopes have moved beyond the simple visible light refracting lenses. Electrons, x-rays, and infrared rays are used by far more sophisticated (and expensive) microscopes to detect even smaller and smaller structures. Scanning electron microscopes are able to resolve viruses, which are far smaller than any cell.
Scientific Method
The scientific method is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas. it begins with a problem or question arising from an observation.