Why did Copernicus dedicate his book to the Pope?
http://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/starry/coperbooks.html
Thanks, I read that, but I don't really understand this paragraph.
Copernicus dedicated the book to Paul III (Pope: 1534-49) who was known for his astrological predilection: he had promoted an astrologer (Luca Gaurico) to a cardinal because he had twice forecasted his election to the Papacy. In the preface, Copernicus humbly presents himself as seeking astronomical reform by appealing to classical precedents and the aesthetics of symmetry and decorum, popular in the ecclesiastic court of the Pope. The book was written in six parts. Copernicus accepted the observational data of the Greeks and aimed to restore uniform circular motion to the planetary theory of Ptolemy's Almagest. In structure and in inspiration, the De Revolutionibus was a very similar to Ptolemy's work.
"Paul III (Pope: 1534-49) who was known for his astrological predilection:"
Predilection: preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
Copernicus thought that his beliefs about the orderliness of the universe agreed with the Pope's ideas.
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Copernicus dedicated his book, "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium," to Pope Paul III for a few reasons. Firstly, it was customary during that time to dedicate scientific works to influential figures, and the Pope was considered an important patron of the sciences. Secondly, Copernicus likely sought the Pope's support and acceptance of his heliocentric model, which contradicted the prevailing geocentric view of the universe.
To find more specific details about Copernicus's dedication, you can consult historical sources or biographies of Copernicus. This can be done by conducting a search in online databases, libraries, or academic journals. Additionally, reading the introduction or preface of Copernicus's book itself should provide insights into his decision to dedicate it to the Pope. It is important to gather information from reliable sources to ensure accuracy.