Aristarchus

proper noun

Meaning

A Greek astronomer and mathematician from the 3rd century BCE, recognized for his pioneering heliocentric model of the solar system.

Examples

Historians often credit Aristarchus with developing the first heliocentric model of the universe.
The calculations made by Aristarchus regarding the relative sizes of the Sun and Moon were remarkably advanced for his time.

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Aristarchus

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌærɪˈstɑːrkəs/

Definition

A Greek astronomer and mathematician from the 3rd century BCE, recognized for his pioneering heliocentric model of the solar system.

Examples

Historians often credit Aristarchus with developing the first heliocentric model of the universe.
The calculations made by Aristarchus regarding the relative sizes of the Sun and Moon were remarkably advanced for his time.
Despite his brilliance, the theories of Aristarchus were largely ignored by his contemporaries in favor of geocentric views.

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