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“I therefore took this opportunity and also began to consider the possibility that the Earth moved. Although it seemed an absurd opinion, nevertheless, because I knew that others before me had been granted the liberty of imagining whatever circles they wished to represent the phenomena of the stars, I thought that I likewise would readily be allowed to test whether, by assuming some motion of the Earth's, more dependable representations than theirs could be found for the revolutions of the heavenly spheres.”

Quote by Nicolaus Copernicus

Book:On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres

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On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres

Nicolaus Copernicus's seminal work challenges the traditional Ptolemaic model by introducing the heliocentric theory, which posits that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun. This book is a cornerstone in the scientific revolution and has had a profound impact on the development of modern astronomy. more

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Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus (February 19, 1473 - May 24, 1543) was a Renaissance astronomer, mathematician, and Catholic priest. He is known for his work on the heliocentric model of the solar system, which laid the foundation for modern astronomy and had a profound impact on the Scientific Revolution. more

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