Copernicus, Nicolaus
Copernicus, Nicolaus Links
- Encarta: Copernicus, Nicolaus Encyclopedia article provides an overview of the astronomer's early life, his education, and his revolutionary theory that the earth was not the center of the universe.
- Windows to the Universe: Nicholas Copernicus Three short biographies geared toward beginning, intermediate and advanced readers. Includes links to related articles.
- The Scientists: Nicolas Copernicus. Short biographical article includes links to articles on related topics.
- Famous Astronomers: Nicholas Copernicus Short biography written by students for students.
- Top-Biography.com: Nicolaus Copernicus Relates the story of the painter, astronomer, physician, and mathematician who developed the heliocentric theory. Also includes timeline and quotations.
- Copernicus: Polish Cleric and Astronomer Short biography of the man behind the heliocentric theory.
- Nicolaus Copernicus Detailed biography examines Copernicus' dissatisfaction with the Ptolemaic system of astronomy and his theory that the earth actually revolved around the sun. Also includes portrait.
- Nicholas Copernicus Short biography and sketch from PBS.
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