It is clear that the earth also moves in a similar manner, and describes an annual course.
Heliocentric model of the solar system
From 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium', Book I, Chapter 10
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"For among these, the first and chief consideration is the size of the sphere of the fixed stars, which is immense, and the next is the size of the earth, which is as a point in comparison with the hea…"
Controversial"The massive bulk of the Earth does indeed shrink to insignificance in comparison with the size of the heavens."
Strange & Unusual"For it is clear that the earth performs a double motion: one about its axis, and another about the sun."
Controversial"And so, in the first book, I describe the earth's general position and its various motions, and then I pass to the other planets, showing how their motions are related to the earth's."
Controversial"Therefore, I propose that the earth moves, and that the fixed stars are immovable."
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