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Nicolaus Copernicus: Father of Modern Astronomy (Signature Lives: Scientific Revolution)
Nicolaus Copernicus Father of Modern Astronomy - Signature Lives: Scientific Revolution Author:Barbara A. Somervill A biography profiling the life and controversial ideas of Nicolaus Copernicus, the founder of modern astronomy who through his observations of the stars and planets, discovered that the sun was the center of the universe, which challenged the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Includes source notes and timeline.