The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word GEOCENTRIC
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The straight part
We know that "such as former astronomical systems" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case such as former astronomical systems = geocentric.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GEOCENTRIC mean?
GEOCENTRIC adjective- Having the Earth at the center. Usually in reference to the Solar System, as part of a discredited theory.