Question
Who was the first to develop a mathematical predictive heliocentric model of the solar system?
The correct answer is
Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to propose a heliocentric model of the solar system, which placed the Sun at the center and not the Earth. His work laid the foundation for modern astronomy.
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