Geocentric vs Heliocentric Solar System Models Explained #3581885 (License: Personal Use)

The image presents two contrasting historical models of the solar system: on the left, the geocentric model places Earth at the center with the Sun, Moon, and planets orbiting it in concentric circles; on the right, the heliocentric model correctly positions the Sun at the center, with planets-including Earth-revolving around it in elliptical paths. Each diagram labels Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, along with stars in the background, highlighting how scientific understanding evolved from ancient to Renaissance astronomy.

This image is commonly used in educational websites, astronomy courses, and science history articles to illustrate the paradigm shift from Ptolemaic to Copernican cosmology. It serves users seeking foundational knowledge about solar system models, historical astronomy, or STEM curriculum support.