Nicolaus Copernicus Father of Modern Astronomy |
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| Author:
| Somervill, Barbara A. |
| Series title: | Signature Lives: Scientific Revolution Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7565-1058-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Capstone
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| Imprint: | Compass Point Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $5.95 |
Book Description:
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A biography profiling the life and controversial ideas of Nicolaus Copernicus, the founder of modern astronomy who through his observations of the stars and planets, discovered that the sun was the center of the universe, which challenged the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Includes source notes and timeline.
A biography profiling the life and controversial ideas of Nicolaus Copernicus, the founder of modern astronomy who through his observations of the stars and planets, discovered that the sun was the center of the universe, which challenged the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Includes source notes and timeline.