What was astronomer Aristarchus of Samos's contribution to science in the Hellenistic era?
a. He reinforced the Greek's geocentric view of the universe.
b. He developed a heliocentric view of the universe.
c. He named several stars after Hellenistic rulers.
d. He provided the modern names for the planetary bodies.
e. He used empirical research to come to conclusions about the planetary bodies.
b
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