FAQ About Nicolaus Copernicus
What is the significance of Copernicus's book 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium'?
De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres) is significant because it laid out the first complete theory of heliocentrism, fundamentally challenging the geocentric model that had dominated scientific thought for centuries. The publication not only presented a new basis for astronomy but also enabled other scientists to further develop this model, ultimately revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos.
