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The heliocentric model, also known as heliocentrism, is an astronomical model that places the Sun at the center of the universe, with the Earth and other planets orbiting around it. This concept, first proposed by Aristarchus of Samos in the 3rd century BC, was later developed by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century and revolutionized our understanding of the universe. The heliocentric model superseded the geocentric model, which placed Earth at the center, and has had a profound impact on the development of modern astronomy.