Geocentric and heliocentric models of the universe

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18th century diagram showing four models of planetary orbit by Ptolemy, Brache, Copernicus and Descartes. At top left is the geocentric system (earth-centred) of 2nd-century Greek astronomer Ptolemy is shown. At bottom left is the geo-heliocentric 1570s model (lower left) of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) is shown. At top right is Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus' (1473-1543) heliocentric (circled the Sun) model of the universe. At bottom right is the heliocentric model of the universe by French mathematician Rene Descartes (1596-1650).

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