Nicolaus Copernicus
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Detailed biography examines Copernicus' dissatisfaction with the Ptolemaic system of astronomy & his theory that the earth actually revolved around the sun. Also includes portrait.
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Modern History Sourcebook: Nicolas Copernicus
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Gives excerpts from the scientist's works. Lists the astronomer's reasons as to why the earth must be round, such as pointing to the different times that peoples from different geographic regions see the moon appear at night.
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Nicolas Copernicus
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A short biography (1473-1543).
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Nicolaus Copernicus
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Introduces the father of modern astronomy.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
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Discovered that the Earth isn't in the center of the Universe but it circles the Sun. Facts of life & pictures of the Polish astronomer.
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Squashed Copernicus
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An abridged version of 'Revolutions'. Includes study notes, diagrams & glossary.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
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Life & works.
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MSN Learning & Research Plus: Copernicus, Nicolaus
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Encyclopedia article gives an over view of the astronomer's early life, his education, & his revolutionary theory that the earth was not the center of the universe.
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