https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge. en-us 2017-05-15 22:55:06 UTC 2024-05-18 07:43:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png par0044 https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173259872 Nicolaus Copernicus’s most significant observation was the Copernican system, which corrected the Ptolemaic system (Earth-centered). In the early 1500s, Nicolaus Copernicus proposed that this was a heliocentric universe, (Sun-centred). Using mathematical calculation and scientific observations he debated in favor of a heliocentric universe. His system explained why days where sometimes longer than nights and why the planets moved the way they did. Even though the model he made wasn’t completely correct, it formed a strong foundation for future scientist to build on. His research went into a book called 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium' ('On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres') where his long research had come to an end. He finished writing the book on 1530 and it was published in 1543. Shortly after, Copernicus died and had his book placed alongside his deathbed. Nicolaus Copernicus was a mathematician, translator, artist, physicist and most importantly, an astronomer. He is best known for his proposition of a heliocentric universe.

]]> 2017-05-22 22:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173259872 par0044 https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173260584 The perspectives on the Copernicus system differed as time went on. Many clerics argued that the universe is earth-centred due to the bible. It took three centuries after his research to accept it. As in the early 1500’s many people thought that the earth was in the centre of the universe. Nicolaus Copernicus observed that there were many errors in the planet’s minutes which cause him to do what he was known for today, which was his theory. Nicolaus had a good relationship with the Catholic Church, considering that his book was banned for over 200 years. Putting all this aside, he was still a respected canon. As years went by many people started to respect his theory and were more accepting of it. His theory was viewed as revolutionary but, met dispute. Though he was not the first astronomer to suggest a heliocentric system. In the third century, Aristarchus proposed this idea which was dismissed in Nicolas’s era due to the fact that Ptolemy’s was much more acceptable in society. In 1543 Martin Luther disagreed with his heliocentric system. Later Osiander stated, ‘ This fool wants to turn the whole art of astronomy upside down’.  He got to the point where he put a disclaimer on the book opposing his theory. Today he is a symbol of bravery for standing alone and defending his theories.

]]> 2017-05-22 23:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173260584 par0044 https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173261150 By mid-decade Nicolas copernicus was offered to be a canon which meant that he would be a member of the cathedral and the church would fund his work if he stayed as a canon. Even though he had this massive opportunity, his job had a use most of his time at the cathedral which meant that he could only pursue his work in his free time. As Nicolaus Copernicus wasn’t technically given patronage but he did have a support on his work as long as he did his job as a canon.

]]> 2017-05-22 23:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173261150 kod00011 https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173261611 This book by Nicolaus Copernicus is called ‘ De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium’ was finished by 1530, it was about a heliocentric galaxy; a revolution (pun). A particular page explains, what is believed to be heresy. The book, written in Latin explains how our solar system works. It’s central theory was that the fact that the Earth and all neighbouring planets revolved around the Sun with only our moon rotating around Earth. Some people way back before Copernicus had theorised that the Solar System was heliocentric but had no evidence. Nicolaus is the first to prove it with evidence. He knew that many people would disagree on his theory.

The image shown above represents most of the planets in our solar system and how long it takes for them to do a full ‘revolution’ around the sun (in earth years). This model showed what he discovered about the Solar System. The writing below in an explanation of what is shown above.

As the written text goes on, he talks about god, principles, movement and more. A short summary of it is that the following statements are difficult and almost inconceivable to many people. He then carries on about how the Sun is the leader, the all-seeing, and the planets follow and that Earth is just one of the few planets rotating around the Sun.]]> 2017-05-22 23:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173261611 par0044 https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173262021 2017-05-22 23:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173262021 par0044 https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173262105 2017-05-22 23:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173262105 kod00011 https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173262342 2017-05-22 23:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/par0044/zyhl9xnfr0uw/wish/173262342