FAQ About Nicolaus Copernicus
Who were some other scientists influenced by Copernicus's work?
Several key figures were influenced by Nicolaus Copernicus's heliocentric model, including Johannes Kepler, who formulated the laws of planetary motion; Galileo Galilei, who provided observational evidence supporting heliocentrism; and Isaac Newton, whose law of universal gravitation explained the forces acting within the heliocentric system. These scientists further advanced Copernicus's ideas, contributing significantly to the Scientific Revolution.
