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Who was the first scientist to provide documentation and evidence to show a heliocentric model of the universe?

A. Tycho Brahe

B. Hipparchus of Nicaea

C. Aristarchus of Samos

D. Eudoxus of Cnidus

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Answer:

C. Aristarchus of Samos

Step-by-step explanation:

Aristarchus created the first known heliocentric model of the Solar System. He also thought stars were other bodies like the sun, but much farther away.

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Answer:

Aristarchus of samos

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Aristarchus was a great scientist in ancient world
  • He first proved the universe by his heliocentric model
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