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A right triangle labeled ABC is shaded, with dashed lines intersecting at a red dot marked G, representing the center of gravity. A downward arrow labeled W extends from G.

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Nicolaus Copernicus. Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published, forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun centered) universe. Coloured stipple engraving published London 1802. De revolutionibus orbium coelestium libri vi.

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