Nicolaus Copernicus made important contributions to astronomy. He believed that mathematics was written for mathematicians and that most people could not understand his work due to a lack of mathematical skills. Copernicus also believed that the Earth was not the center of the universe, but rather that the Sun was at the center. Additionally, he stated that the Earth was merely an insignificant part of the vast heavens. Copernicus had the courage to challenge traditional ideas, seeking the truth about planetary motion despite facing opposition, and ultimately succeeded in advancing our understanding of the solar system before passing away at an old age.

1. Quotations and Opinion of Nicolaus Copernicus
By
Sameer Malik#14
Ms. Sexton
12/12/11

2. Quotations by Copernicus-
mathematics
"mathematics is written for mathematicians.”
• When Copernicus was invited to a church meeting to
reform the calendar, no one could understand him
except the main calendar reformer, Paul of
Middelburg, bishop of Fossombrome.
• Later, when Copernicus was writing his dedication
in De Revolutionibus in 1542, he said,
"mathematics is written for mathematicians.”
• He made notice of people like Paul who knew
mathematics well enough to comprehend Copernicus
• Unlike other people, who did not have such skill
in mathematics, therefore unable to understand
Copernicus.

3. Quotations by Copernicus- Earth
“The center of the earth is not the center of the
universe, but only of gravity and of the lunar
sphere.”
• What Copernicus meant was that the Earth is not in
the middle of the universe (the Sun is), and that
the Earth is only the middle of gravity and the
“lunar spheres.”

4. Quotation by Copernicus- Universe
"The massive bulk of the earth does indeed shrink to
insignificance in comparison with the size of the
heavens."
• The earth is not the center of the universe, but
it is only a small part of it.

5. Opinion
• Copernicus made me look at astronomy in a new way.
Now when I look at the night sky, I try to find
the planets and the stars.
• I think that Copernicus was a brave guy. It takes
courage to oppose the traditional ideas of people.
He was set on discovering the truth of planetary
motion, and that is very risky. Yet he overcame
the odds and managed to pass away from old age.

6. THE END
Created by,
Sameer Malik,
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
Class of 2018

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