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The Interplay of Science and Technology in Historical Contexts
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Which scientific discovery in the 16th century revolutionized our understanding of the solar system?
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The heliocentric theory
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Nicolaus Copernicus's heliocentric theory, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system, challenged the prevailing geocentric model and marked a significant shift in our understanding of the universe.