Copernicus, Nicolas (sep 26, 1473 – oct 28, 1543)
Description:
Copernicus was a Renaissance astronomer who discovered that the sun is the center of the Universe. His book De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium caused the Copernicus Revolution which was important to the Scientific Revolution. His idea was significant because it is the theory that will make European scientist lean off of Aristotle's theory and his theory will be proven and used today.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 26, 1473
oct 28, 1543
~ 70 years
