Diagram A Diagram B
Earth at the Center
Sun at the Center
The two diagrams above are different models for the behavior of objects in our solar system. BOTH
diagrams show the Select
of celestial bodies in our solar system. The model
first proposed stated that the Earth was the center of the solar system. What was this model called?
(Diagram A) Select
Advances in technology provided evidence that caused them to rethink that model. It was
discovered to be incorrect. Scientists accepted the model in diagram B which states the Sun is the
center of the solar system. This model is called the Select