How did cosmology change during the Renaissance?

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Hunter Arthur · Accepted Answer

Well, it changed their perspectives about the things they believed about cosmology before.

The first is Earth's position; previously, it was thought that Earth was at the center of the universe. However, Copernicus developed a theory known as the Heliocentric view of Copernicus, which holds that the Sun is at the center of the Solar System and that Earth simply revolves around it. The Earth is revolving around the sun, not the other way around, as demonstrated by Galileo, the inventor of the telescope, which disproved the church's earlier theory that the Earth is at the center of the universe. Second, thanks to the invention of the telescope, scientists were able to study stars, the sun, and other celestial bodies in space, and they also learned about the moon and its dark and light sides.

John Alexander · Answer

undefined During the Renaissance, cosmology transitioned from a geocentric to a heliocentric model, largely influenced by Copernicus' heliocentric theory. This challenged the Ptolemaic system, leading to a shift in understanding celestial bodies and their motions. Observational advancements, like Galileo's telescope, supported this shift, contributing to a more accurate understanding of the cosmos.