- Date and Place of Birth: Nicolaus Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473, in Toruń, Poland.
- Education: He studied at the University of Krakow and later at the universities of Bologna, Padua, and Ferrara.
- Heliocentrism: Copernicus is best known as the creator of the heliocentric model of the Solar System, which posits that the Sun is at the center and the planets, including Earth, orbit around it.
- Major Work: His most important work is "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" ("On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres"), published in 1543.
- Professions: He was not only an astronomer but also a lawyer, official, diplomat, physician, mathematician, economist, cartographer, and philologist.
- Death: He died in May 1543 in Frombork, where he was buried in the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Andrew.
- Significance: His work revolutionized science and changed the way we perceive the universe.
When was
Nicolaus Copernicus born?
February 19, 1473
Where
was Nicolaus Copernicus born?
Toruń
Which university did Copernicus
first attend?
University of Krakow
What is
Copernicus best known for?
Heliocentric model of the Solar System
What is
the title of Copernicus' most important work?
De revolutionibus orbium coelestium
In which year
was "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" published?
1543
What
profession did Copernicus NOT practice?
Blacksmith
Where
did Copernicus die?
Frombork
In which year
did Copernicus die?
1543
What was the main
idea of the heliocentric model?
The Sun is at the center of the Solar System
Which
field did Copernicus NOT contribute to?
Botany
What was the name of
Copernicus' uncle who influenced his education?
Lucas Watzenrode
Which
city did Copernicus move to for his studies in Italy?
Bologna
What was Copernicus'
role in the Catholic Church?
Canon
What was the main
opposition to Copernicus' heliocentric theory?
Geocentric model
Which
ancient astronomer’s work did Copernicus challenge with his heliocentric model?
Ptolemy
What was the primary
language of Copernicus' writings?
Latin
What was the name of the
book that Copernicus wrote on currency reform?
Monetae cudendae ratio
Which
Pope received a copy of Copernicus' "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium"?
Pope Paul III
What was the main
impact of Copernicus' work on science?
Revolutionized the understanding of the universe
Which
famous scientist was greatly influenced by Copernicus' work?
Galileo Galilei
What was the
reaction of the Catholic Church to Copernicus' heliocentric theory?
Initially cautious, later condemned
What was the name of the
town where Copernicus served as a canon?
Frombork
What was Copernicus'
contribution to the field of economics?
Theory of money
What was the main
reason for the delay in the publication of "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium"?
Fear of criticism
Which university did Copernicus
attend for his medical studies?
University of Padua
What was the name of the
astronomer who encouraged Copernicus to publish his heliocentric theory?
Georg Joachim Rheticus
What was the main
astronomical tool used by Copernicus for his observations?
Quadrant
What was the primary
method used by Copernicus to develop his heliocentric model?
Mathematical calculations
What was the main
legacy of Copernicus' work?
Foundation for modern astronomy
