Heliocentric Model Most astrology practiced today is based on a geocentric model which depicts the earth as the center of our solar system, as it appeared to both ancient astrologers and people today gazing at the heavens A heliocentric model places the sun at the center of the solar system, in accordance with astronomical principlesThe Heliocentric Model The geocentric model of the Solar System remained dominant for centuries However, because even in its most complex form it still produced errors in its predictions of the positions of the planets in the sky, some astronomers continued to search for a better model The astronomer given the credit for presenting the firstBut Aristotle's model was the favorite one • He proposed that the Sun is the 'center of life' • Also the Earth makes two motions, one around itself and one around the Sun Pretty impressive !
Geocentrism Facts For Kids
