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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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Brian May: Queen guitarist and astrophysicist
Brian May: Queen guitarist and astrophysicistMany consider Brian May to be the greatest guitarist of all time. He's also an astrophysicist.
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Astrophysics, branch of astronomy concerned primarily with the properties and structure of cosmic objects, including the universe as a whole. See astronomy.

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