1. Geocentric vs. Heliocentric -- from Ptolomy to Tycho
In attempting to make sense of the earth's motion, particularly its position in the space (regardless the significance of the term at the time), people have spent uncalculated amount of efforts to make observations throughout the history. ... The reward is sets of mathematics-based observations, including providing an explanation to epicycles, circular planetary orbits around the sun and finally, the establishment of the heliocentric theory. ... He had all formerly discovered planets orbit around the sun in exactly the same position as Copernicus', yet persisted the traditional eart...
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