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“For a traveler going from any place toward the north, that pole of the daily rotation gradually climbs higher, while the opposite pole drops down an equal amount.”

Quote by Nicolaus Copernicus

Book:Nicholas Copernicus on the revolutions

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Nicholas Copernicus on the revolutions

This book presents Copernicus's groundbreaking theory that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun, challenging the geocentric model of the time. It includes detailed astronomical observations and mathematical calculations that laid the foundation for 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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