NICOLAUS COPERNICUS

THE RENAISSANCE

• The renaissance was a period of classical revival and change.
• Individuality was not influenced by the church.
• Nicolaus Copernicus was the first person to propose a heliocentric theory of the universe.

De revolutionibus orbium coelestium, "On the revolutions of the celestial spheres,"

IMPACT

• Heliocentric theory contributed to the beginning of the enlightment period.
• Led onto greater discoveries.
• Encouraged thinking based on reason versus religion.

MODERN DAY

• Galileo resolved flaws in the heliocentric model.
• Concept is widely known and commonly taught in schools.
• Inspired greater scientific discoveries that improves our modern day society.

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