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Nicolaus Copernicus 1473-1543

Nicolaus Copernicus 1473-1543. Before Copernicus. Most people accepted the teachings of Ptolemy from 150 A.D. The Earth was the center of the universe Accepted by nearly everyone. Copernicus’ Background. Born in Poland Never was a professional astronomer

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Nicolaus Copernicus 1473-1543

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  1. Nicolaus Copernicus 1473-1543

  2. Before Copernicus Most people accepted the teachings of Ptolemy from 150 A.D. The Earth was the center of the universe Accepted by nearly everyone

  3. Copernicus’ Background Born in Poland Never was a professional astronomer Spent decades gathering information, which was not published until shortly before his death It was called “On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres”

  4. Copernicus’ Theories There is no center of the universe Rotation of the earth accounts for the rotation of the stars The changing of seasons is due to Earth revolving around the sun It was believed that his new theories could help improve the Julian Calendar

  5. Problems with the Theory The Church will not like it because they argue that now man can explain everything about God (no mystery) There are still some loopholes: Copernicus said planets rotate in circular paths Johannes Kepler will prove they move in elliptical patterns

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