What suspicion did Aristarchus share with Anaxagoras?
Stars are other bodies like the Sun
Earth is flat
Moon is a reflection of Earth
Sun revolves around Earth
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The assertion that stars are distinct entities akin to our own Sun was a groundbreaking concept shared by both Aristarchus and Anaxagoras, challenging conventional beliefs. This revolutionary idea laid the groundwork for the heliocentric model of the universe, revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos and paving the way for further astronomical discoveries.
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