THE CONTRIBUTION THAT NICHOLAS COPERNICUS HAD ON ASTRONOMY

The contribution that Nicholas Copernicus had on Astronomy

Introduction

Nicolaus Copernicus is known as the father of modern astronomy. Nicolaus Copernicus was born February 19, 1473, and died May 24, 1543. Being famous for astronomic studies, Nicolaus Copernicus studied almost everything starting from medicine law to mathematics. His broad interests were vitally important for his contribution to the subject of astronomic studies; however, he was the first individual to coalesce physics, mathematics and cosmology. Personal History

He was born in Poland, when he was 10 years old, his father died, and Copernicus's uncle, became guardian of Copernicus's family. In Krakow, Copernicus studied Latin language as well as other subjects such as mathematics, astronomic studies, geography, and philosophy as well. Then he joined the University of Bologna to study canon law. Copernicus also continued his studies of mathematics and astronomy and even pursues his degree of canon law. Copernicus was formally installed as canon Ermland In 1501, but since he had not finished his qualifications, he was asked to leave the implementation of law and medicine. In 1512, when his uncle died Copernicus returned to his duties as Canon, as well as astronomical researcher.

Contribution in Astronomy

As the telescope was not invented, astronomers observed the sky with the naked eye. They produce complex tables and drawings' trying to prove the Earth is the centre of the universe. Copernican astronomy obsession is mainly a hobby; he began to consider options the current wisdom. In his view, a earth-cantered system requirements are unreasonable motion can be seen from the six Planets. Around 1514, Copernicus presented his idea in the centre of the Sun (heliocentric) universe in a book titled "Commentariolus" ("Little Commentary"). It was supposed he began to write the De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium ("On the Revolutions of Celestial ...