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In what ways did Galileo' observations of Venus and Jupiterconflict with the prevailing view at the time?

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Prevailing view of that time was that earth is the center of solar system In 1609 Galileo observed sky through his home made telescope He found 4 moons orbiting JupiterIt was a proof that bodies are orbiting other planets Not earth    See Answer
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