The Observation by Tycho Brahe of a Supernova in 1572

question 247

Multiple Choice

The observation by Tycho Brahe of a supernova in 1572 was significant because it

• A) showed a parallax (relative apparent motion) that proved it to be more distant than the Moon.
• B) showed motion in a circular orbit.
• C) proved Kepler's three laws.
• D) proved the heliocentric theory.

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