Monetae cudendae ratio Principia Mathematica Monetae cudendae ratio Dialogo De revolutionibus orbium coelestium Almagest

Quadrant Sextant Quadrant Astrolabe Microscope Telescope

Quantum theory Heliocentric model Geocentric model Geocentric model Big Bang theory String theory

Political instability Lack of funding Health issues Fear of criticism Fear of criticism Personal disinterest

University of Padua University of Ferrara University of Vienna University of Bologna University of Krakow University of Padua

Developed the theory of relativity Revolutionized the understanding of the universe Revolutionized the understanding of the universe Invented the telescope Proved the Earth was flat Discovered the laws of gravity

Toruń Frombork Krakow Frombork Warsaw Gdańsk

January 10, 1470 April 22, 1472 December 5, 1474 February 19, 1473 February 19, 1473 March 15, 1475

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Initially cautious, later condemned Enthusiastic support Immediate condemnation Initially cautious, later condemned Complete indifference Immediate acceptance