Relating to Nicolaus Copernicus or his theory that the sun, not the Earth, is the center of our solar system.
From Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the Polish astronomer who proposed heliocentrism. The adjective form has been used since the 16th century to describe his revolutionary ideas.
The Copernican Revolution is considered one of science's most important moments—it didn't just change astronomy; it fundamentally shifted humanity's self-image, showing we weren't the cosmic center, which helped launch the scientific method itself.
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