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Feb 19, 1473
Nicolas Copernicus
Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus identified the concept of a heliocentric solar system, in which the sun, rather than the earth, is the center of the solar system. -
Jan 22, 1561
sir francis bacon
Francis Bacon was an English Renaissance statesman and philosopher, best known for his promotion of the scientific method. -
Feb 15, 1564
Galileo Galilei
Italian scientist and scholar Galileo made pioneering observations that laid the foundation for modern physics and astronomy. -
Dec 27, 1571
Kepler
