The Copernican Revolution

The Copernican Revolution was a fundamental shift in astronomy during the 16th century, initiated by Nicolaus Copernicus. He proposed that the Sun, not the Earth, is at the center of the solar system, challenging the long-held view that Earth was the universe's axis. This change radically altered our understanding of the cosmos, leading to the development of modern astronomy. It also influenced scientific thinking by emphasizing that Earth is a planet in motion, which eventually contributed to the broader scientific revolution that transformed how we view our universe and our place in it.