Picture-The centre of the Galaxy

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Famous Astronomers-Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus was born on the 19th of February 1473 and died on the 24th of may 1543 aged 70. His mother was Barbara Watzenrode and his father was Nicolaus Copernicus- he was named after his father.

He went to several universities including the University of Krakow.

Copernicus discovered many things that laid down the basics of astronomy such as heliocentrism (that the planets revolved around the sun, not the earth) and also did Copernicus law.

He ended up dying  of apoplexy and paralysis.

well thats it, Sorry it was short, i couldn't find much information. Tune in tommorow for a new astronomer ;)