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Geocentric theory
Ptolemy suggests the Geocentric theory, that all the plantets revolve around the Earth. -
Jan 1, 1543
Heliocentric Theory
Copernicus published his Heliocentric theory, that all things revolved around the sun -
The first Telescope
The first telescope, was invented by a Dutch eyeglass maker, named Hans Lippherey. -
Martian ice
Geovani Cassini finds polar ice caps on mars, meaning there could also be water, and where there is water, there is possibly life... Possibly... -
Uranus
The planet that is well known today, Uranus, was discovered by a man named Sir William Herschel. -
There are other galaxies
Edwin Hubble discovers that there are more galaxies then just ours, the Milky way, and shows everyone his studies. -
First object in space
The sputnik 1, a giant metal balloon, was launched by the russians in 1957 -
The start of the space race
THis was the start of the great SPACE RACE!!!!!!!!!!! A great battle between the USA and USSR. -
Space race end
The great space race comes to an end... With the USA a triumphant victor!!!!!!!! -
Jupiter satellites
The first satellite was sent to Jupiter. It was the voyager 2, although launched 16 days after, Voyager 1 got to Jupiter first, and started sending photos to earth in 1979. -
Mir space station crash
Mir space station crash, news broadcast
The Mir space station plunged into the peaceful waters of the Pacific ocean. Onlookers were stunned as this space station burned its way through the atmosphere.