Copernicus / Gent Mag
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Copernicus / Gent Mag
MIKOLAI KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS) Polish astronomer Date: 1473 - 1543
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1473 1543 Astronomer Copernicus Fringe Gent Kopernik Mikolai Polish Trimmings
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This evocative print captures the enigmatic figure of Mikolai Kopernik, or Copernicus, the renowned Polish astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Born in 1473 in the historic town of Torun, Poland, Copernicus spent his formative years immersed in the intellectual currents of the Renaissance. The intricate fringe and rich trimmings of his fur-lined robe reflect the opulence of the era, while his intense gaze and furrowed brow suggest the deep concentration required to challenge long-held beliefs about the cosmos. Copernicus is best known for his groundbreaking heliocentric model of the solar system, which placed the Sun at the center and the Earth and other planets in orbit around it. This radical idea, presented in his seminal work "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), published in 1543, was a stark departure from the prevailing geocentric model, which placed the Earth at the center of the universe. Despite facing opposition from the Church and the academic community, Copernicus' ideas laid the foundation for modern astronomy and our current understanding of the cosmos. His legacy continues to inspire generations of scientists and thinkers, reminding us of the power of curiosity, persistence, and the human capacity to challenge the status quo.
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