FAQ About Nicolaus Copernicus
Was Copernicus purely a theorist or did he conduct observations?
Nicolaus Copernicus was not only a theorist but also engaged in astronomical observations. Though the observational tools at his disposal were rudimentary by modern standards, he used these to gather celestial data, which, combined with his mathematical expertise, enabled him to formulate the heliocentric model. His work was largely theoretical, but grounded in observations and detailed mathematical analysis.
