Copernican systems, also known as heliocentric systems, refer to the astronomical model in which the sun is considered the center of the solar system. This theory is named after Nicolaus Copernicus, who introduced this revolutionary concept in the 16th century. Synonyms for Copernican systems include heliocentric systems, Copernican revolution, and heliocentric theory. This theory challenged the classic Ptolemaic model, which believed that the Earth was at the center of the universe. Copernicus' theory was later supported by many astronomers, including Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei, leading to a significant shift in the way humans understood the universe.