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Scientists discover the body of Copernicus

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William Crawley | 16:22 UK time, Friday, 21 November 2008

Copernicus.jpgThe mystery of the wherabouts of the remains of , the Polish astronomer best known for advancing the theory that the sun, and not the earth, is at the centre of the universe, .

Mikolaj Kopernik (1473-1543), commonly known by his Latin name, Nicholas Copernicus, is often described as "the Father of Astronomy". Copernicus's most famous work, (literally, "On the revolutions"), laid the foundation for modern astronomy. Though it was completed in 1530, Copernicus did not publish this controverisal book on 24 May, 1543.

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