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The heavens were studied by ancient astronomers.

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A solar eclipse was predicted by Thales of Miletus in 585 B.C. 

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Hipparchus established an observatory in the third century B.C.

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A supernova, or exploding star, was recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054. 

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In 1543, a new theory was suggested by a Polish astronomer, Copernicus. 

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In this theory, Earth and other planets orbited the sun.

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The use of Copernicus's theory was forbidden by religious leaders until 1757. 

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However, persons  were convinced  about Copernicus's theory  by the discoveries of other astronomers.

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The law of universal gravitation was discovered by Sir Isaac Newton.

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The Copernican theory gained support after this discovery.

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