What is the Heliocentric model of the solar system?
Geocentric vs. Heliocentric

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The Heliocentric model is a representation of the solar system where the Sun is at the center, and the planets, including Earth, orbit around it.
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What is the Geocentric model of the solar system?
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The Geocentric model is a representation of the solar system where Earth is at the center, and all celestial bodies, including the Sun and planets, orbit around it.
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What scientific instrument did Galileo use to support the Heliocentric theory?
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Galileo used the telescope to observe celestial bodies, providing evidence for the Heliocentric model.
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What is the primary difference between the Geocentric and Heliocentric models?
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The primary difference is the center of the solar system: the Geocentric model places Earth at the center, while the Heliocentric model places the Sun at the center.
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Who proposed the Heliocentric model?
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Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the Heliocentric model in the 16th century.
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What evidence did Galileo provide for the Heliocentric model?
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Galileo observed the phases of Venus and the moons of Jupiter, which supported the idea that not everything orbits the Earth.
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What was the impact of the Heliocentric model on scientific thought?
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The Heliocentric model challenged the long-held Geocentric view and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy.
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