Nicholas Copernicus

Nikolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance-era mathematician and astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos by proposing that the Sun, rather than the Earth, is at the center of our solar system. His heliocentric model challenged the long-held geocentric view, suggesting that planets orbit the Sun in circular paths. Published in 1543, his work laid the foundation for modern astronomy, influencing future scientists and shifting humanity’s perspective on our place in the universe. Despite initial resistance, his ideas eventually gained widespread acceptance and marked a major turning point in scientific thought.