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The heliocentric theory, which posits that the Sun is at the center of the solar system with planets, including Earth, orbiting around it, was primarily accepted after the work of Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century. It gained further support through the observations of astronomers like Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler in the following century. The acceptance of this theory marked a significant shift from the geocentric model, which placed Earth at the center of the universe. By the late 17th century, the heliocentric model was widely accepted within the scientific community.

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What is one theory about formation of the sun?

a sun centered model


Who confirmed the sun centered theory?

The sun-centered theory, known as heliocentrism, was confirmed by observations made by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century and further supported by the observations of Galileo Galilei in the 17th century. The idea that the Earth revolves around the sun replaced the previously widely accepted geocentric model.


What is a sun - centered model?

The Heliocentric theory.


Who developed the sun-centered theory?

Based on my teacher Nicolaus Copernicus is the one who develop that theory....


Andreas Vesalius discovery of the sun?

He was an anatomist, and had nothing to do with Astronomy. Nicholas Copernicus was the first person to produce a heliocentric (sun centered) theory, but most people rejected it at the time because experts believed that Earth was the center of everything. Tycho Brahe accepted his theory though, and created an observatory. He provided evidence of Copernicus's theory.


Did Copernicus believe in the Earth-centered theory?

No Nicolaus Copernicus did not believe in the earth centered theory he believed that the earth and other planets center and revolve around the sun.


Who is heliocentric theory stated that the universe centered around the sun?

Nicolaus Copernicus


Was the discovery accepting by the people of that time?

Galileo's most significant observation and discovery was that the universe (or now the solar system) was Sun-Centered. Originally, people accepted the Copernican theory that the universe was Earth-centered. For a few years Galileo had to defend his discover until 1616.


Was Nicolas Copernicus' theory rejected?

that the world was heliocentric not geocentric aka sun centered universe and earth centered universe


What was one effect on Copernicus theory of a sun-centered solar system?

Religion was debunked,.


Who is credited with improving the telescope and advocating the theory of a Sun-centered solar system?

Galileo.


Why was Galileo's tried and sentenced to house arrest by the Catholic Church?

Galileo challenged church teachings by saying that the heliocentric model of the universe was trueThe Catholic Church charged him with heresy. Due to his support of the heliocentric or sun centered theory. Which directly opposed the Church accepted theory that the sun and planets revolved around the earth.