feb 19, 1473 - Copernicus (1473-1543)
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He was not the first to suggest heliocentrism, but he is remembered for further studying this idea that the sun is the center. Approxiamate date of major discovery: 1501.Photo credit: https://media.istockphoto.com/illustrations/nicolaus-copernicus-illustration-id508070657
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feb 19, 1473
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~ 553 years ago