Across
- 2. The theory that the earth is the center of the solar system.
- 5. First scientist/astronomer to propose that the earth was not at the center of the universe/solar system.
- 7. Someone who speaks out or against the church.
- 9. A new way of thinking of the natural world and universe that placed more importance on logic and reason than superstition.
- 10. A greek astronomer who proposed the geocentric system of astronomy until Copernicus came along.
Down
- 1. To retract a stament or opinion. In this case some people that believed in the Heliocentric Theory were told to recant their saying by the Church.
- 3. The theory that the sun is the center of the solar system.
- 4. A device built to observe distant objects by making them appear closer.
- 6. Scientist and astronomer who used the telescope to prove that the new heliocentric theory was correct. He also did a few experiments with gravity.
- 8. To overthrow and replace a government, political or idea system.