Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance-era mathematician and astronomer who is best known for his revolutionary theory that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe. In this short video, we will touch on Copernicus's life and work, his groundbreaking theories and their impact on science and religion, and his lasting legacy as a pioneering thinker of the Scientific Revolution. Happy birthday to Copernicus, whose contributions to astronomy and the study of the cosmos are still celebrated today!
