By setting out a sun-centered (heliocentric) model of the universe, it marked the beginning of the Scientific Revolution. It fundamentally shook the belief that the Earth was the center of the universe.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Copernican Revolution?
- The work of Nicolaus Copernicus titled "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium" was published.
- When did Copernican Revolution happen?
- 1543 CE