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which idea was supported by aristarchus, copernicus, and galileo?
the planets have epicycles.
the planets revolve around the sun.
the stars rotate around the sun.
the center of the solar system is earth.
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Aristarchus was an early proponent of a heliocentric (Sun-centered) model, Copernicus formalized the modern heliocentric theory, and Galileo provided observational evidence supporting that planets orbit the Sun. The other options are geocentric (Earth-centered) or incorrect claims not supported by all three.
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B. The planets revolve around the Sun.