Nicolaus Copernicus

The astronomer who moved the Earth, publishing the heliocentric system on his deathbed.

Core Principles & Analysis

• De revolutionibus orbium coelestium appeared in 1543, the year he died.
• Placed the Sun at the centre and the Earth among the turning planets.
• A canon and physician by trade, he revolutionised astronomy as a lifelong hobby.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1473 – 1543