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Record 1 2022-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
CONT

... the geocentric model(also known as geocentrism, often exemplified specifically by the Ptolemaic system) is a superseded description of the Universe with Earth at the center. Under the geocentric model, the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets all orbit Earth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
DEF

Théorie selon laquelle la Terre est immobile au centre du «monde» tandis que les corps célestes (Soleil, Lune, planètes, étoiles) tournent autour d'elle.

Spanish

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