Which astronomer published the heliocentric model of the solar system in 1543?
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Nicolaus Copernicus
Copernicus's model challenged the long-held belief that the Earth was the center of the universe. This 'Copernican Revolution' laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and changed how humanity views its place in the cosmos.
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- In 1543, which astronomer proposed the model that placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center of the solar system?