The heliocentric model puts the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center of the Universe; the Earth and other planets then rotate around the Sun.
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A heliocentric model is a model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center and the planets orbit around it. This is in contrast to the geocentric model, where Earth is considered to be the center of the universe.
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In the Heliocentric model, the SUN is in the center. The word 'Helio' refers to SUN. 'Centric' refers to center. So its ' SUN-Center.
Copernicus' heliocentric model provided the framework for Galileo to further explore and confirm through his observations with the telescope. Galileo's discoveries, such as the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus, provided empirical evidence in support of the heliocentric model and contributed to its acceptance over the geocentric model.
The current model of the solar system is the "heliocentric system" meaning sun is the center of the solar system. Hope this helps :)