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The Life Of Copernicus 1473 1543

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Author : Pierre Gassendi
language : en
Publisher: Xulon Press
Release Date : 2002

The Life Of Copernicus 1473 1543 written by Pierre Gassendi and has been published by Xulon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Great Astronomers

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Author : Robert Stawell Ball
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-05-22

Great Astronomers written by Robert Stawell Ball and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-22 with categories.

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) was a mathematician and astronomer who formulated a comprehensive heliocentric model which placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center of the universe, contrary to the prevailing thought at his time which placed the Earth at the center.The publication of Copernicus' book, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), just before his death in 1543, is considered a major event in the history of science.This eBook briefly tells the life of Copernicus and explains his key theories: that the rotation of the Earth causes the apparent daily motion of the objects in the sky, not that the universe rotates around the Earth; that the motion of the planets is better explained with the Sun at the center and the Earth and planets rotating around the sun, rather than the Sun, planets, and stars rotating around the earth; that the sometimes-retrograde motion of Mars is an illusion due to the Earth rotating around the Sun faster than Mars does, not that Mars actually reverses its travel.

The Scientific World Of Copernicus

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Author : B. Biékowska
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06

The Scientific World Of Copernicus written by B. Biékowska and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.

On February 19, 1973, five centuries have elapsed since the birth of Nicolaus Coperni cus - the greatest astronomer of the Renaissance period - who rediscovered for us the heliocentric model of the solar system, and documented it by his life's work in such a manner as to make its concept a permanent property of mankind. The life of Copernicus, extending from 19 February 1473 to his death on 24 May 1543, was not too rich in adventures or biographical facts. Born in Toruti from a family of Polish burghers, he received his first university training in Cracow between 1491-1494. From Cracow he proceeded to Italy to spend the years between 1496-1503 at the Universities of Bologna, Padua and Ferrara - with occasional visits to Rom- in preparation for an ecclesiastical career. When Bishop Watzenrode - his patron and maternal uncle - could no longer extend his leave, Copernicus returned to Poland in 1503 to enter the service of the church establishment, which soon led to a canonry at the Frombork (Frauenburg) Cathedral in Warmia. And there - in the northern mists not far from the Baltic shores - in a land so different in climate from the sunny Italy of his youth - he was destined to spend the rest of his life.

Distinguished Figures In Mechanism And Machine Science

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Author : Marco Ceccarelli
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-05-21

Distinguished Figures In Mechanism And Machine Science written by Marco Ceccarelli and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-21 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This book is composed of chapters that focus specifically on technological developments by distinguished figures in the history of MMS (Mechanism and Machine Science). Biographies of well-known scientists are also included to describe their efforts and experiences and surveys of their work and achievements and a modern interpretation of their legacy are presented. After the first two volumes, the papers in this third volume again cover a wide range within the field of the History of Mechanical Engineering with specific focus on MMS and will be of interest and motivation to the work (historical or not) of many.

Nicolaus Copernicus

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Author : United Library
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-11-04

Nicolaus Copernicus written by United Library and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-04 with categories.

Captivating biography that delves into the life and groundbreaking contributions of one of history's most influential scientists. From his humble beginnings in Royal Prussia to his revolutionary model of the universe, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of Nicolaus Copernicus. Born on February 19, 1473, in Royal Prussia, which was part of the Kingdom of Poland, Copernicus was a true polymath. He excelled in various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and canon law. Drawing inspiration from ancient Greek astronomer Aristarchus of Samos, Copernicus developed a groundbreaking model of the universe that challenged the prevailing geocentric view. In his model, outlined in his seminal work "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), he placed the Sun at the center of the universe, with the Earth and other planets orbiting around it. The publication of Copernicus's model in 1543 marked a pivotal moment in the history of science. It ignited the Copernican Revolution and laid the foundation for the Scientific Revolution that would transform our understanding of the natural world. Copernicus's revolutionary ideas fundamentally challenged the prevailing beliefs of the time and paved the way for future astronomical discoveries. This book not only explores Copernicus's scientific achievements but also delves into his multifaceted life. As a polyglot and polymath, Copernicus's talents extended beyond astronomy. He was a skilled physician, classics scholar, translator, governor, diplomat, and economist. His contributions to economics include formulating the quantity theory of money and developing an economic principle known as Gresham's law. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Nicolaus Copernicus's book paints a vivid portrait of a visionary scientist whose ideas reshaped our understanding of the cosmos. It examines his personal struggles, the challenges he faced in challenging the established order, and the lasting impact of his work on the scientific community. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of Nicolaus Copernicus and the transformative power of scientific inquiry.

On The Revolutions Of Heavenly Spheres

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Author : Nicolaus Copernicus
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2010-08-27

On The Revolutions Of Heavenly Spheres written by Nicolaus Copernicus and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-27 with Science categories.

The Ptolemaic system of the universe, with the earth at the center, had held sway since antiquity as authoritative in philosophy, science, and church teaching. Following his observations of the heavenly bodies, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) abandoned the geocentric system for a heliocentric model, with the sun at the center. His remarkable work, On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres, stands as one of the greatest intellectual revolutions of all time, and profoundly influenced, among others, Galileo and Sir Isaac Newton.

Copernicus A Very Short Introduction

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Author : Owen Gingerich
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-07-01

Copernicus A Very Short Introduction written by Owen Gingerich and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-01 with Science categories.

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) is a pivotal figure in the birth of modern science, the astronomer who "stopped the sun and set the earth in motion." Born in Poland, educated at Cracow and then in Italy, he served all of his adult life as a church administrator. His vision of a sun-centered universe, shocking to many and unbelievable to most, turned out to be the essential blueprint for a physical understanding of celestial motions, thereby triggering what is commonly called "the Copernican revolution." A first edition of his world-changing treatise, De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium, has most recently been auctioned for more than $2 million. In this book, leading historian of science Owen Gingerich sets Copernicus in the context of a rapidly changing world, where the recent invention of printing with moveable type not only made sources more readily available to him, but also fueled Martin's Luther's transformation of the religious landscape. In an era of geographical exploration and discovery, new ideas were replacing time-honored concepts about the extent of inhabited continents. Gingerich reveals Copernicus' heliocentric revolution as an aesthetic achievement not dictated by observational "proofs," but another new way of looking at the ancient cosmos. Deftly combining astronomy and history, this Very Short Introduction offers a fascinating portray of the man who launched the modern vision of the universe. Out of Gingerich's engaging biography emerges the image of a scientist, intellectual, patriot, and reformer, who lived in an era when political as well as religious beliefs were shifting.

Profiles the life and work of the Polish astronomer who believed that the planets revolved around the Sun and the Earth was not the center of the universe.

The Life Of Copernicus 1473 1543

The Life Of Copernicus 1473 1543

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The Scientific World Of Copernicus

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On The Revolutions Of Heavenly Spheres

Copernicus A Very Short Introduction

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