Aristarchus of Samos meaning

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Aristarchus of Samos (noun): an ancient Greek astronomer who was one of the first to propose a heliocentric theory of the universe (circa 270 BC).

Definition of Aristarchus of Samos

  1. an ancient Greek astronomer who was one of the first to propose a heliocentric theory of the universe (circa 270 BC)

    Type of: astronomer

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