What Was Aristarchus's Most Important Contribution to Astronomy

question 14

Multiple Choice

What was Aristarchus's most important contribution to astronomy?

• A) He argued that Earth is far larger than the sun.
• B) He theorized that the stars are close to Earth and to one another.
• C) He believed that Earth and the planets revolve around the sun.
• D) He asserted that telescopes are necessary for all astronomical work.

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