Nicolaus Copernicus: Father of Modern Astrology
Signature Lives Scientific Revolution
No. of pages 112
Published: 2008
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"Nicolaus Copernicus: Father of Modern Astrology" by Barbara A. Somervill explores the life and contributions of the renowned astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Set against the backdrop of the Renaissance, the book details how Copernicus challenged the geocentric model of the universe, proposing instead that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun. Through accessible language and vivid illustrations, it highlights his revolutionary ideas and their impact on science and astronomy. The narrative emphasizes his courage in defying traditional beliefs, paving the way for modern astronomy and influencing future scientists like Galileo and Kepler, ultimately reshaping our understanding of the cosmos. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Signature Lives, Signature Lives Renaissance Era, Signature Lives Scientific Revolution .
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Coughlan Publishing .
Barbara A. Somervill has been writing for more than 30 years. She has written newspaper and magazine articles, video scripts, and books for children. She enjoys writing about history, science, and investigating people's lives for biographies. Ms. Somervill lives with her husband in South Carolina.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
Copernicus was a Renaissance mathmatician and astronomer who argued - against popular belief at the time - for a Heliocentric view of the planets, ie that the earth circled the sun.
