KNOW THE

SCIENTIST:
NICOLAUS
COPERNICUS
Presented by:
Angela Sinadjan
Benjamin Cecilio
Christhel Anne Pugosa Sy
Dan Glyde Chavez
Edmel Jan Vestil
Jermaine Bustillo
Josh Andales
MJ Merenillo Gabutero
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For a more efficient and easy-to-follow reporting of our topic about Nicolaus
Copernicus, we have divided the presentation into five separate parts which are
as follows:
Introduction of Nicolaus Copernicus and his background
Overview of his heliocentric theory and how it challenged the prevailing
geocentric view
Explanation of his contributions to science and the impact of his work on the
scientific revolution
Discussion of the lessons that can be learned from Copernicus’ experiences, such
as the importance of challenging prevailing beliefs and persistence in the face of
opposition
1. Exploration of how science and religion can influence each other, with
Copernicus’ theory serving as an example of a scientific idea challenging
religious beliefs
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 INTRODUCTION
& BACKGROUND
Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance
mathematician and astronomer
He was born in 1473 in the Polish city of Toruń
Copernicus was raised in a wealthy family and
received an excellent education
• His early interests were in medicine and law,
but his true passion was astronomy
 INTRODUCTION
& BACKGROUND
Copernicus’ observations led him to question the
Aristotelian-Ptolemaic model of the universe
He developed a new theory of the universe,
known as the heliocentric theory
The heliocentric theory challenged many long-held
beliefs about the cosmos
• Copernicus’ work had a significant impact on
the development of science and the
understanding of the universe.
Overview of Heliocentric
Theory and its Challenge
to the Geocentric View
Copernicus’ heliocentric theory placed the Sun at
the center of the universe
This theory challenged the prevailing Aristotelian-
Ptolemaic model of the universe, which placed the
Earth at the center
• The heliocentric theory was based on
observations, including the retrograde motion
of the planets
Overview of Heliocentric
Theory and its Challenge
to the Geocentric View
Copernicus’ theory had a significant impact on the
development of science and the understanding of
the universe
• Although his theory was met with controversy,
it eventually became widely accepted as
scientific evidence in favor of the heliocentric
view.
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MODEL OF
The heliocentric model depicts the Sun at the center of the
COPERNICUS universe
The Earth and other planets orbit around the Sun in elliptical
orbits
The planets move at different speeds and in different directions
Some planets appear to move backwards (retrograde motion)
at certain times
The Moon orbits around the Earth, which in turn orbits around
the Sun
The heliocentric model challenged the geocentric view of the
universe
Copernicus’ heliocentric theory revolutionized our
understanding of the universe and paved the way for future
scientific discoveries and advancements
• The illustration of the heliocentric model is an important
visual representation of this theory and its impact on
astronomy and scientific inquiry.
 Copernicus'
Contributions to Science
Copernicus’ contributions to science were
significant and far-reaching
His heliocentric theory challenged the prevailing
geocentric view of the universe
• He made important contributions to the fields
of mathematics and economics
• Copernicus was a canon in the Catholic Church
and used his knowledge of economics to
reform the monetary system in Prussia
 Copernicus'
Contributions to Science
His work laid the foundation for the scientific
revolution and paved the way for the work of
other great scientists, including Galileo, Kepler,
and Newton
• Copernicus’ ideas revolutionized the field of
astronomy and laid the foundation for our
modern understanding of the universe.
 Lessons Learned from
Copernicus’ Experiences
Copernicus’ experiences offer valuable lessons for
scientific and intellectual exploration
The importance of being open to new ideas and
perspectives
• The value of persistence and dedication in the
pursuit of scientific and intellectual inquiry
• Copernicus’ commitment to scientific inquiry
and his willingness to challenge established
beliefs
 Lessons Learned from
Copernicus’ Experiences
The need for scientific independence and the
separation of scientific inquiry from political and
religious influence
• Copernicus’ experiences provide models for
scientific and intellectual exploration and can
inspire future generations of scientists and
thinkers.
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