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On the Revolutions [Copernicus Part 2]

On the Revolutions [Copernicus Part 2]

Update: 2024-03-17
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This episode explores the pivotal encounter in Nicolaus Copernicus's later life when he met the young mathematician known as Rheticus. Rheticus, a prodigy from the University of Wittenberg, sought out Copernicus in Frombork, Poland, to learn more about his heliocentric theory. Despite their differences, Rheticus and Copernicus's collaboration that resulted in the publication of Copernicus's groundbreaking work, 'On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres.' 

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On the Revolutions [Copernicus Part 2]

On the Revolutions [Copernicus Part 2]

Gethin Richards