The geocentric theory of the solar system was the belief that the earth was the center of the universe. Do to the studies of thinkers like Copernicus and Galileo we now have the Heliocentric theory which was the belief that the sun was at the center of the universe instead of the earth and all the other planets revolved around it. Geocentrism was the first theory and it was based on the Bible and the thoughts of the Catholic church. Heliocentism on the other hand was borne from the scientific revolution.
The trial of Galileo was one many realize now was a bit harsh. The Catholic Church put Galileo on trial following the publication of his book in 1632 for agreeing with Copernicus's theory of Heliocentrism which was the belief that the sun was the center of the universe which angered the church who believed in Geocentrism which was the belief that the earth was the center of the universe. This caused a big controversy but in the end Galileo was sentenced to life of house arrest and not until recently have the church admitted to the error of the ruling
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