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Period: Aug 25, 1451 to
Scientific Revolution
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Aug 9, 1514
Nicholas Copernicus Heliocentriz Theory
Nicolaus Copernicus was a polish astronomer. He is know for his theory that the sun was in the center of the universe and not the earth. -
Kepler publishes Astronomia Nova
Kepler studied all systems of the universe previously known and oppsed the Heliocentric theory. This is what made this book famous. -
Kepler presents his Third Law
The third law showed the average distance the planets had from the sun. -
Francis Bacon publishes Novum Organum
This book presents a new way of logic that opposed Aristotles. -
Descartes' essay Discourse on the Method & Gemoetry
Descartes autobiography formal exposition was published. It is famous for the quote "I think, therefore I am". -
René Descartes' Treatise on Man
This book is published and argues that human anatomy and physcology can be understood by physical means. -
Isaac Newtons Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
This was a series of 3 books that showed Newtons gravity principle. -
Newtons Death
Newton dies in Kensington.