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VERIFICATION OF THE HELIOCENTRIC SYSTEM THROUGH SIMPLE VISUAL OBSERVATION OF THE SKY

28 July 2025, Version 1
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Abstract

Aristarchus of Samos, formulated the heliocentric theory, which referred to a model of the world in which the Sun is at the center of the universe, and the Earth, along with the other planets, revolves around it. How did this great astronomer reach this conclusion through simple visual observation of the sky?

Keywords

Heliocentric theory
Aristarchus of Samos
Angular separation of Sun-Moon
Regulus a' Leonis

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Jul 28, 2025 Version 1

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DOI

10.33774/coe-2025-vg80x
D O I: 10.33774/coe-2025-vg80x [opens in a new tab]

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