Father of modern astronomy found


	Father of modern astronomy found

pokkets

12-15-2008 9:23 PM

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The location of the tomb of Nicolas Copernicus has been confirmed with DNA testing

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12-16-2008 3:32 AM

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Copernicus died in Frombork on 24 May 1543. Legend has it that the first printed copy of De revolutionibus was placed in his hands on the very day that he died, allowing him to take farewell of his life's work. He is reputed to have wakened from a stroke-induced coma, looked at his book, and died peacefully.

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