Who discovered the geocentric theory?
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The question is asking about the historical figure who is credited with the discovery of the geocentric theory, which posits that the Earth is at the center of the universe and that all other celestial bodies revolve around it. This theory was primarily associated with ancient astronomers, particularly Claudius Ptolemy.
Answer
Eudoxus.
The final answer is Eudoxus.
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The final answer is Eudoxus.
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Eudoxus of Cnidus was the first astronomer to create a model of the geocentric universe around 380 BCE. He envisioned a system where celestial bodies moved in spheres around a stationary Earth. This model was later refined by Aristotle and Ptolemy.
Sources
- Geocentric model | Definition, History, & Facts - Britannica - britannica.com
- Geocentric model: The Earth-centered view of the universe | Space - space.com
- The geocentric model of the universe (article) | Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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