The understanding of the solar system has evolved from geocentric (Earth-centered) to heliocentric (Sun-centered) models. Copernicus's work laid the foundation for the heliocentric theory, and Galileo's telescopic observations provided crucial evidence.
Who discovered 'solar system'?
Asked in FISHERY OFFICER EXTENSION OFFICER (FO EO) 2020 · Topic: The Solar System (Origin and Evolution of the Solar System (Nebular Hypothesis))
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