Annotated Bibliography

Primary Sources:
Copernicus, Nicolaus. "Copernicus, On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Bodies (1543)." The
History Guide.
This website is a preface to Nicolaus Copernicuss book, which was not published until the year
of his death. The Preface explains that though his beliefs on the subject of astronomy are
outlandish, they are indeed accurate.
Copernicus, Nicolaus. "Nicolaus Copernicus The Revolution of the Heavenly Bodies." Nicolaus
Copernicus (1543): 1-5. PDF. Web. 25 Nov. 2016.
This is Nicolaus Copernicuss work, which explains his theories on the movements of the
planets, the shape of the stars, earth, and the universe.
Douma, Michael. "Calendars Exhibit." Nicholas Copernicus. Ed. Sally Smith. Calendars
Through the Ages, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2016.
This website contains copies of Nicolaus Copernicuss works, which explains his research and
views on astronomy, which helped to understand more fully what Copernicus was trying
to prove to the world.
Secondary Sources:
Aardsma, Gerald A., Dr. "Geocentricity and Creation." Geocentricity and Creation The Institute
for Creation Research. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2017.
This is an explanation Aristotles Geocentric Theory. The Theory that stated earth was the center
of the universe.

Nicolaus Copernicus Biography." Bio.com. Ed. Biography.com Editors. A&E Networks

Television, n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2016.
This is a biography on the life of Nicolaus Copernicus which helped to understand how
Copernicus had taken a stand in history.
"Copernicus, Nicolaus." SirsDiscover. Compton's by Britannica, n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2016.
This is a short explanation of Copernicuss theories, which helped to understand what
conclusions Copernicuss research lead to.
"Cosmology." Compton's by Britannica. 01 Aug. 2011: n.p. SIRS Discoverer. Web. 28 Oct. 2016.
This article explains how Copernicuss discoveries lead to more complicated breakthroughs for
other scientists and astronomers.
"Enlightenment." SirsDiscover. Compton's by Britannica, n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2016.
This explains how Copernicus had an involvement in Enlightenment and how his discoveries are
useful today.
Rabin, Sheila. "Nicolaus Copernicus." Stanford University. Stanford University, 30 Nov. 2004.
Web. 14 Nov. 2016.
This article is a more drawn out Biography on Nicolaus Copernicus, his life works, and his life
in general. Giving a more in depth understanding to Nicolaus Copernicus himself.
Redd, Nola Taylor. "Nicolaus Copernicus Biography: Facts and Discoveries." Space.com. Nola
Taylor Redd, n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2016.

This website explains the beliefs of astronomy before any of Copernicuss discoveries and
inventions, and how Copernicuss research changed peoples views of the solar system
odziowski, Severyn, Dr. "When the Earth MovedCopernicus and His Heliocentric System of
the Universeby Dr. Severyn odziowski." When the Earth Moved: Copernicus and His
Heliocentric System of the Universe. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2016
This website contains a deep explanation to some of Copernicuss models, inventions and
research.