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Copernicus' contribution to astronomy was the heliocentric model, which placed the sun at the center of the solar system instead of Earth. This model revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and laid the foundation for modern astronomy. Scientists continue to build upon Copernicus' work to further explore the universe.
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What was Copernicus' contribution to physics?
The revolution of the planets about the sun, but he wanted to use circles.
What did Ptolemy and Copernicus use to try to explain the universe?
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What is the contribution of the astronomer Copernicus using the term heliocentric?
Copernicus developed an interim theory of the planets in which the Sun was at the centre instead of the Earth as had previously been believed. Although Copernicus's theory only lasted from 1543 to 1609 when Kepler's theory replaced it, it is regarded as a useful step along the way.
How do you use Copernicus in a sentence?
You have just done that. You could also say "Nicholas Copernicus liked pizza".
What is Nicolas Copernicus' middle name?
Copernicus did not have a traditional middle name like we use today. His full name was Nicolaus Copernicus or Mikolaj Kopernik in Polish.
