Copernicus
Why Did Copernicus Reject Geocentrism?
Popular science history paints a picture of the Greek geocentric model dominating astronomical thought beginning around the 3rd century BCE,…
The Universe is on the Move
Our universe is defined by the way it moves, and one way to describe the history of science is through…
What’s That Bright Star in the Sky?
What's that bright light in the sky? How come I never noticed it before? That's not a star at all,…
What Is The Geocentric Model Of The Universe?
The geocentric model of the universe, in which the Sun, planets and stars revolved around the Earth, was the accepted…
What Is The Heliocentric Model Of The Universe?
In 1543, Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus revolutionized astronomy by proposing his heliocentric model of the Universe
Who Was Nicolaus Copernicus?
Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus revolutionized astronomy by proposing that the Earth and other planets revolved around the Sun
What is the Moon’s Real Name?
We call it the Moon, but... what's its real name? You know, the name that scientists call the Moon. As…
What Is The Difference Between the Geocentric and Heliocentric Models of the Solar System?
What does our Solar System really look like? If we were to somehow fly ourselves above the plane where the…
Watch Live: Next-Gen Environment Satellite Aims For Space
UPDATE, APRIL 4: The satellite safely made it into space! Watch the launch replay and successful satellite separation here. Just in…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 338: Copernicus
It's safe to say that the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus shook up the whole Universe. Well, our understanding of our…