Nicolaus Copernicus developed the theory of a heliocentric solar system in the 1500. One hundred years later, Galileo Galilei invented the telescope was able to provide scientific evidence to support this theory. What kind of scientific evidence did Galileo provide for Copernicus's theory? (1 point)
Educated predictions
Exact measurements
Reliable observations
Modern photographs
Galileo Galilei provided reliable observations as scientific evidence to support Copernicus's theory of a heliocentric solar system. He did this through his use of the telescope, which allowed him to make groundbreaking observations of the planets and the moons of Jupiter. Galileo observed that the moons of Jupiter were in orbit around the planet, and not Earth, which contradicted the prevailing geocentric view at the time. His observations of the phases of Venus also supported the heliocentric model. Through his careful and accurate observations, Galileo provided empirical evidence that supported Copernicus's theory and helped to establish the heliocentric model of our solar system.
Galileo Galilei provided reliable observations to support Copernicus's theory of a heliocentric solar system.
