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Whatts uppp… I am Nicolaus Copernicus, the Polish astronomer, scientist and priest, and I am the man who has put the Sun at the centre of the Universe! So I know my BIG theory is a little controversial and most people think that the Earth is at the centre of the Universe BUT hear me out before you decide to unsubscribe!

OK, so up until now, in 1513, we have learnt and followed the theories of two great Greek philosophers and scientists.

So their views of the solar system are that the Earth is at the centre, and that the Sun and other planets orbit us.

Nicolaus copernicus biography video edgar

You all still with me?? Good! But what if this wasn't true! I know - shock, horror! I bet some of you have just fallen off your chairs!

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What if in fact the Sun is the centre of the solar system and all the planets, including the Earth, circle the Sun in orbits!

My celestial model is called the Heliocentric planetary system. I know that is a mouthful! Heliocentric means centred around the Sun.

That, my friends, is exactly what I