Significant advancements or breakthroughs in the field of science that contribute to our understanding of the natural world and phenomena. These discoveries often involve new theories, concepts, or empirical evidence.
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Copernicus: A Polish astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model, suggesting that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
Galileo: An Italian scientist who made important observations using telescopes and supported Copernican heliocentrism.
Newton: An English physicist who developed laws of motion and universal gravitation, explaining celestial motions and further advancing astronomy.