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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center within the Polish Academy of Sciences, located in Torun, Poland, provides information about its staff, library, seminars, and meetings. The center provides access to other Web sites about astronomy.
Author: Stanisław Bajtlik
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Published: 2020
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ISBN-13: 9788364273490
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Catherine M. Andronik
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Published: 2014-12-15
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13: 0766065502
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCopernicus worked with primitive scientific instruments to prove that Earth revolved around the sun. The idea of Earth circling the sun is universally accepted today, but this was not always the case. Centuries ago, it was widely believed that the earth stood still and the sun moved. At first, Copernicus was denounced and ridiculed for this belief. Later, scientists with more advanced instruments proved that Earth did indeed revolve around the sun. Many of our modern advances in science would not have been possible without the heliocentric theory of Copernicus.
Author: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2017-07-15
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 150817475X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor thousands of years, the general consensus among learned people was that Earth was the center of the universe. This belief system remained unchallenged until a quiet, unassuming man wondered if his predecessors had gotten it wrong. The father of modern astronomy, Nicolaus Copernicus was a doctor, church canon, and protector of lands. In his free time, he studied the night sky, spending over thirty years observing and recording the heavens. In this historical biography, readers explore the philosophical and religious aspects of scientific discovery during the Renaissance. Sidebars offer additional information, while a timeline helps readers trace the events of Copernicus�s life.
Author: Barbara A. Somervill
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2008-02
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9780756510589
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProfiles 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.
Author: Copernicus
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2024-03-12
Total Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 1804175714
DOWNLOAD EBOOKControversial at the time, Copernicus's discoveries led to the scientific revolution, and a greater understanding of our place in the universe. An accessible, abridged edition with a new introduction. Renaissance Natural philosopher Nicolaus Copernicus's pioneering discovery of the heliocentric nature of the solar system is one of the few identifiable moments in history that define the understanding of the nature of all things. His great work was the consequence of long observation and resulted in the first stage of the Scientific Revolution by correctly positing that the earth and other planets of the solar system revolved around the sun. Not only did this promote further study to understand the place of humanity in the world and the universe, it questioned the authority of the organised Christian Church in the West to be the keeper of fundamental truths. Ultimately this would lead to the Enlightenment, and the separation of religion, government and science. The FLAME TREE Foundations series features core publications which together have shaped the cultural landscape of the modern world, with cutting-edge research distilled into pocket guides designed to be both accessible and informative.
Author: Ryszard Gansiniec
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Published: 1958
Total Pages: 222
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Angus Armitage
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-09-19
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 0486151298
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMasterly and authoritative, this book by the foremost scholar on the 16th-century astronomer provides lucid accounts of the development and progress of the Copernican theory as well as a fascinating portrait of the man who clarified the basis for modern cosmology. 41 figures. 6 halftones.
Author: Krzysztof Czart
Publisher: Polish Astronomical Society
Published: 2021-03-30
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13: 839600501X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you know where are astronomical observatories in Poland and which institutions conduct research in astronomy and astrophysics? Extensive catalog of astronomical institutes and facilities, as well as a map of observatories, telescopes and other interesting information about astronomy in Poland. Polish astronomy is proud of its long history and tradition dating back to Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Hevelius. It also has many achievements and outstanding scientists today. This publication presents major facilities dealing with astronomical research in Poland. Additionally, it provides a catalog of locations where one can study astronomy, a map of planetariums, as well as an index of scientific media and main amateur organizations. We hope that this publication will help anyone interested in establishing scientific and educational cooperation, assist young people in choosing the most interesting place for studying science, offer journalists contact with leading Polish astronomers and develop cooperation between scientific facilities and industry. In addition, it will present a current outline of scientific research in astronomy and astrophysics conducted in Poland.
Author: Nicolaus Copernicus
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 498
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1973, on the 500th anniversary of Copernicus's birth, the Polish Academy of Sciences announced its intention to publish all of the astronomer's extant works, both in their original Latin and in modern translations. Here, available for the first time in softcover, are Edward Rosen's authoritative English translations and commentaries.
