The Astronomical Revolution

The Astronomical Revolution refers to the period from the 16th to 17th centuries when scientists challenged traditional views of the cosmos. Pioneers like Copernicus proposed that the Earth and other planets orbit the Sun, rather than Earth being the center of everything. This shift from a geocentric (Earth-centered) to a heliocentric (Sun-centered) model changed how we understand our place in the universe. Advances by astronomers like Galileo and Kepler, including improved telescopes and precise planetary laws, radically transformed astronomy, laying the groundwork for modern science and our current understanding of the universe’s structure.