everyday science MCQ #2454

The founder of modern astronomy was:

everyday science MCQ #2454

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The founder of modern astronomy was:

    • A) Archimedes
    • B) William Gilbert
    • C) Nicolaus Copernicus
    • D) Michael Faraday

    Answer: Nicolaus Copernicus

    Explanation: Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system in 1543, replacing the Earth-centered Ptolemaic system and founding modern astronomy.