Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer and mathematician who lived from 1473 to 1543. He is most known for discovering the heliocentric model of the solar system, which places the Sun at the center of the universe, with the planets, including Earth, orbiting around it. Copernicus' work challenged the prevailing geocentric model, which believed that Earth was the center of the universe. His book "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium" (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres) published in 1543, presented his heliocentric theory and played a significant role in the Scientific Revolution. Copernicus' work is considered a foundational contribution to modern astronomy.
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Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer known for proposing the heliocentric model of the solar system, placing the Sun, rather than Earth, at its center. His book "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium" (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres) published in 1543 revolutionized our understanding of the universe and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy.
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Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who discovered the heliocentric model of the solar system. His work challenged the geocentric view and placed the Sun at the center of the universe.
