The beginning of modern astronomy can be traced back to nicolaus copernicus and his book, on the revolution of heavenly spheres. what theory did copernicus promote in this book, which was in conflict with the teachings of the catholic church?

Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who issued forth the theory that the Sun is at stationed near the center of the Universe, and that the Earth, spinning on its axis once daily, revolves annually around the Sun. The heliocentric system.

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The Theory

In the theory he stated:

The Catholic Church

The teachings of the catholic church opposed this theory as it was against its teachings and the teachings found in the Bible about the beginning of creation.

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