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Dava Sobel: Nicolaus Copernicus, the visionary astronomer
Science writer Dava Sobel reveals her hero - The visionary astronomer who put the Sun at the centre of the universe. 'Thanks to Copernicus, the Sun doesn't set - but the Earth turns.'
Image: Statue of Nicolaus Copernicus Credit: Getty Images
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