Copernican Theory

The Copernican theory, proposed by astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century, revolutionized our understanding of the solar system. It argued that the Sun, not the Earth, is at the center, with Earth and other planets orbiting around it. This was a significant shift from the previous geocentric view, which placed Earth at the center. Copernicus's model laid the groundwork for modern astronomy, helping to explain the apparent movements of celestial bodies more accurately and eventually leading to discoveries by later scientists like Galileo and Kepler.