The contribution of Copernicus to the development of astronomy was a mathematical model for a
A) heliocentric cosmology in which the planets move in circular orbits.
B) solar system in which the planets move under the gravitational influence of the Sun.
C) heliocentric cosmology in which the planets move in elliptical orbits.
D) geocentric cosmology in which the planets move in circular epicycles.

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Copernicus is known for proposing a heliocentric model of the cosmos, where the Sun is at the center and the planets, including Earth, move in circular orbits around it. This was a significant shift from the previously accepted geocentric models.

The Contribution of Copernicus to the Development of Astronomy Was