Heliocentric (adjective)

Having the sun as the center, as in the astronomical model in which the earth and other planets revolve around the sun.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words 'helios' meaning sun and 'kentron' meaning center.

Examples:

1. The heliocentric model of the solar system was a major breakthrough in astronomy and challenged the prevailing geocentric model.
2. The heliocentric perspective allowed astronomers to better understand the motion of the planets and the causes of eclipses and other celestial phenomena.
3. The heliocentric model was supported by observations of the planets and the apparent movement of the stars, as well as by mathematical calculations.
4. The heliocentric theory was advanced by the Polish astronomer Copernicus and later refined by the German astronomer Kepler.
5. The heliocentric view of the universe is now widely accepted and is considered one of the foundational ideas of modern science.