It's common knowledge that Nicolaus Copernicus was a great astronomer. He developed the heliocentric theory, which brought about a revolution in the world of science. From that moment, the way people ...

Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to demonstrate that the earth orbited the sun, upsetting the prevailing notion that the earth was the center of the cosmos. But the Polish astronomer died in ...

I n Poland, archaeologists came across a 500-year-old compass that may have belonged to Nicolaus Copernicus, who is known for constructing a model of the universe that placed the sun at the center ...

Posting a photo of the compass on social media dangling over the painting, the Treasure Mission group which found the compass said: 'In the garden, where Nicolaus Copernicus conducted his ...

A selection of postage stamps featuring Nicolaus Copernicus. The five hundredth anniversary of the scientist's birth was celebrated around the world. Commemorative postage stamps were issued in dozens ...

Named for Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the Copernicus Science Centre is where budding scientists can learn more about topics like electricity, light and engineering. In addition to hands ...

Solar eclipses have fascinated observers for thousands of years. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle pointed to the round shadows that appear during eclipses as evidence that the Earth is round.

Whatts uppp… I am Nicolaus Copernicus, the Polish astronomer, scientist and priest, and I am the man who has put the Sun at the centre of the Universe! So I know my BIG theory is a little ...