Question

copernicus quick check
in 1543, a model of the solar system was published that put the sun in the center of the solar system, and demoted ear
was proposed by which astronomer? (1 point)
○ galileo
○ ptolemy
○ copernicus
○ aristotle

Explanation:

The heliocentric model (Sun - centered solar system) published in 1543 was proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus. Galileo supported the heliocentric model but didn't propose it. Ptolemy proposed a geocentric (Earth - centered) model. Aristotle also supported geocentric views.

Answer:

C. Copernicus