It represented a change in scientific thought
It represented a change in scientific thought
Copernicus changed the way the universe was though of when he presented the heliocentric theory. Until he came around, everyone thought the earth was the center of the universe. Copernicus presented the idea that the sun was, not the earth!!! It is a legend that he had a massive stroke and woke up from a loss of consciousness to see his newly published book, De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres) in his hands. He died not long after that, in May of 1543, and it was a peaceful death, for he knew that his belief had been released into the world. Copernicus did not suffer much persecution, if any, while he was alive, but his name and reputation suffered a beating after his death until it was proven right by Galileo and his new invention, the telescope. The pope did not like Copernicus' far-fetched idea, and even John Calvin and Martin Luther thought it was foolish and spoke out against it. Feeling pressure, the Catholic Church placed Copernicus' book on the forbidden list and banned its teachings in about 1650. The ban wasn't released until 1822! This is an example of how you can be persecuted for new ideas, no matter how accurate they are, but still, it could change history!
one of his greatest achievements were he was the first European astronomer to change the medieval belief system =)
Copernicus came up with the heliocentric theory, which is the theory that the sun is the center of the universe. It is a legend that he had a massive stroke and woke up from a loss of consciousness to see his newly published book, De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres) in his hands. He died not long after that, in May of 1543, and it was a peaceful death, for he knew that his belief had been released into the world. Copernicus did not suffer much persecution, if any, while he was alive, but his name and reputation suffered a beating after his death until it was proven right by Galileo and his new invention, the telescope. The pope did not like Copernicus' far-fetched idea, and even John Calvin and Martin Luther thought it was foolish and spoke out against it. Basically, people back then, although they loved to learn, were not very open to new ideas. Feeling pressure, the Catholic Church placed Copernicus' book on the forbidden list and banned its teachings in about 1650. The ban wasn't released until 1822! This is an example of how you can be persecuted for new ideas, no matter how accurate they are, but still, it could change history!
Copernicus' heliocentric theory challenged the prevailing geocentric model of the universe, leading to a shift in scientific understanding of our place in the cosmos. This laid the foundation for modern astronomy and influenced the Scientific Revolution, sparking new ways of thinking about the universe and our place within it.
Galileo and Copernicus challenged the medieval view of a geocentric universe, where Earth was considered the center of the universe, by proposing a heliocentric model that placed the Sun at the center. Their studies provided evidence that supported the idea that Earth revolved around the Sun, leading to a shift in the understanding of the cosmos and a reevaluation of humanity's place in the universe.
They were the first 'modern' (well, medieval) scientists to come up with the "heliocentric" view of the universe: the concept that the Earth revolves around the Sun and is not the center of the Universe itself. It should be mentioned that ancient Greek scientist had already discovered that some 1,500 years earlier, but their writings had been more or less forgotten by then. Well, not quite: it was much later discovered that Copernicus referred specifically to those earlier Greek findings in the draft of his book, but left it out in the final text.
they both were scientist and both were astronomers and taught that the earth moves around the sun :)
It represented a change in scientific thought
Scientific advances in astronomy, medicine, and other conflicts continue to have great effects on the way we live and face the world.
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It represented a change in scientific thought
The Church disagreed with Copernicus and Galileo's view of the heliocentric model because it contradicted the geocentric model supported by biblical interpretations at the time. The Church saw these ideas as heretical and conflicting with their understanding of the universe as presented in religious texts. This disagreement led to both Copernicus and Galileo facing backlash and condemnation from the Church.
she didn't change peoples lives she could threw her songs...
Yes. The Universe is expanding.
The Church maintained the biblical view that the Earth was at the centre of the universe. They heard of Copernicus's idea but said that until enough evidence could be produced for it they would maintain the scriptural view of the universe. Enough evidence was produced in the 18th century but by that time opinions on both sides were well entrenched by a damaging dispute between the Church and Galileo, who said he was cleverer than all the cardinals, so it took considerably longer for the official Catholic position to change.