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In 3-5 sentences, describe how Copernicus developed his model of the solar system. In your answer, include an expression for why his model was, or was not, readily accepted at the time.
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Copernicus developed his model of the solar system, known as the heliocentric model, by challenging the prevailing belief of his time that the Earth was the center of the universe. He proposed that the Sun was at the center, with the planets, including Earth, orbiting around it. Copernicus based his model on careful observations and mathematical calculations.
His model was not readily accepted at the time due to several reasons. Firstly, it contradicted the geocentric model that had been widely accepted for centuries. Additionally, Copernicus' model did not offer significantly better predictions of celestial events compared to the geocentric model. The lack of solid evidence and the religious implications of the heliocentric model also contributed to its slow acceptance.
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