Copernican System (Noun)
Meaning
(astronomy) Copernicus' astronomical model in which the Earth rotates around the sun.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The Copernican system was a major breakthrough in astronomy, placing the Sun at the center of our solar system.
- Galileo's observations of the heavens provided strong evidence for the Copernican system, which challenged the geocentric model.
- The Copernican system was not widely accepted until the 17th century, when other scientists built upon Copernicus' work.
- The Copernican system marked a significant shift in the way people understood the universe, from a geocentric to a heliocentric view.
- In the 16th century, the Copernican system was considered radical and even heretical by some, as it contradicted the prevailing views of the time.