Copernicus and others challenged the geocentric model, initiating the Scientific Revolution.
Nicolaus Copernicus challenged the geocentric model of the universe by proposing a heliocentric cosmology in his book 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium' published in 1543. This marked the beginning of the Scientific Revolution, shifting the understanding of Earth's position in the universe.
Galileo furthered the challenge against the Aristotelian model by conducting experiments that contradicted Aristotle's theories, leading to the acceptance of Copernicus' sun-centered solar system.
Through works like Copernicus', Kepler's, and Galileo's, the Scientific Revolution ushered in a new era where observation replaced religious doctrine in shaping our understanding of the universe.
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