Geocentric model was gradually superseded by the heliocentric model of Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler. There was much resistance to the transition between these two theories. Some Christian theologians were reluctant to reject a theory that agreed with Biblical passages. Others felt a new, unknown theory could not subvert an accepted consensus for geocentrism. The geocentric model entered Greek astronomy and philosophy at an early point; it can be found in pre-Socratic philosophy. In the 6th century BC, Anaximander proposed a cosmology with Earth shaped like a section of a pillar (a cylinder), held aloft at the center of everything. The Sun, Moon,
Second term of Edmund Ho as Chief Executive of Macau Second term of Edmund Ho as Chief Executive of Macau The Second term of Edmund Ho Hau Wah as Chief Executive of Macau, officially considered part of "The 2nd term Chief Executive of Macau", relates to the period of governance of Macau since the transfer of sovereignty of Macau, between 20 December 2004 and 20 December 2009. Edmund Ho Hau Wah was reelected in mid 2004 by 300-member Selection Committee. The policy bureaux were under several reorganisations during the term as following: The Executive Council was presided by President Edmund Ho Hau Wah and consisted of total 10 members. All