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Who among the old Greek Philosophers/Scientists was the first to systematically study the

Stars?

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Aristarchus of Samos was the first Greek philosopher to believe the solar system was organized around the Sun, rather than the Earth. The heliocentric was very unpopular during Aristarchus' lifetime, although it would inspire astronomers centuries later. Ptolemy was an astronomer and mathematician.

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Aristotle

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Aristarchus

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