The idea that the sun went around the Earth, known as the geocentric model, was the prevailing belief for centuries, dating back to ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Ptolemy.

Here's a breakdown:

* Aristotle (384-322 BC): He argued for a geocentric universe based on observations of the celestial bodies. His reasoning included:

* The Earth seemed stationary, while the Sun, Moon, and stars moved across the sky.

* The Earth appeared to be the center of the universe, with all other objects revolving around it.

* Ptolemy (c. 100-170 AD): He developed a more detailed geocentric model in his book, the Almagest, which became the standard model for astronomy for over 1400 years. Ptolemy's model explained the apparent motions of planets, but it was complex and relied on epicycles (circles within circles) to account for irregularities in their movements.

It wasn't until the heliocentric model was proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century that the belief in a sun-centered universe gained traction. However, it took several more centuries for the heliocentric model to become widely accepted, thanks to the contributions of Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler.

So, while Aristotle and Ptolemy weren't the only ones who believed in a geocentric universe, their ideas were incredibly influential and shaped scientific thought for a very long time.