I have discovered that the planets do not move in perfect circles, but in ellipses.
Astronomical observations
I have discovered that the planets do not move in perfect circles, but in ellipses.
Astronomical observations
A (mistaken) claim he made, anticipating Kepler's work
c. 1590s
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