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Famous Astronomers - Nicolaus Copernicus Nicolaus Copernicus was a German-Polish astronomer who helped found the discipline of astronomy when he posited that the earth was not fixed but rather was a moving planet. He believed that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe. This theory came to be known as heliocentrism.
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Famous Space Scientist - Nicolaus Cerpernicus The website is aimed at kids to understand the universe for education in schools.
Nicolaus Copernicus Biography Nicolaus Copernicus, the famous mathematician and astronomer was the first to discover that the earth revolves around the sun and not the other way round. Read on to know more about his childhood, profile, timeline and career

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Famous Astronomers - Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking is a renowned theoretical physicist and astronomer. Currently, he works at the University of Cambridge as a physics professor and is still collecting awards attributed to his works. He is well known for his exploration and discovery pertaining to black holes and the fact that they produce radiation.
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Famous Astronomers - Carl Sagan Carl Sagan, an astronomer, cosmologist, and astrophysicist, was born in Brooklyn, New York, in on November 9, 1934. He spent most of his career as a professor at Cornell University where he also directed other studies. During his time, he made over 600 scientific publications and he also wrote and edited more than 20 scientific books. In addition, he advocated scientific skeptical inquiries and methods, promoted and pioneered exobiology, and promoted the SETI (Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence).
Biography.com - Carl Sagan Carl Sagan was probably the most well-known scientist of the 1970s and 1980s. He studied extraterrestrial intelligence, advocated for nuclear disarmament, and co-wrote and hosted 'Cosmos: A Personal Voyage.'
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Famous Astronomers - Johannes Kepler Johannes Kepler was a German astronomer who formulated three laws of planetary motion, which were indispensable in helping Isaac Newton discover the laws of gravity. He was also the earliest professional astronomer to support Copernicus’ theories regarding heliocentrism. Kepler also suggested more accurate and refined lenses for telescopes. An asteroid and one of the moon’s larger craters is named in honor of him.
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Famous Astronomer - Edmund Halley Edmund Halley was an English astronomer and mathematician who was brought up in a wealthy family. His father was a soap maker from the Derbyshire family at a time when the demand for soap was increasing in Europe. Although the father lost a lot in the 1666 Great Fire of London, he could still afford his son’s education and also pay a private tutor. After joining St. Paul’s School, Halley’s true astronomical talent started showing.
Edmond Halley Biography Edmond Halley was a British astronomer and mathematician, known for calculating the orbit of Halley’s Comet. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and interesting facts about him.
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Biography.com - Edwin Hubble Astronomer Edwin Hubble revolutionized the field of astrophysics. His research helped prove that the universe is expanding, and he created a classification system for galaxies that has been used for several decades.

Galileo Galilei: Biography, Inventions & Other Facts Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei provided a number of scientific insights that laid the foundation for future scientists.
Enchanted Learning - Galileo Galilei Enchanted Learning® produces children’s educational web sites which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment.
Famous Astronomer - Galileo Galilei 1609, Galileo heard of the telescope invention in Holland. Having not seen the telescope, he made a superior version which he used to make many astronomical discoveries. He was able to discover that there were valleys and mountains on the moon’s surface. He could track sunspots, observe the planet Venus and its phases, and even see that Jupiter had four large moons. His discoveries made him popular and he was later appointed to the court mathematician of Florence.
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CSIRO's ATNF - Galileo and the telescope CSIRO's radio astronomy observatories are collectively known as the Australia Telescope National Facility, or ATNF. The ATNF is operated and managed by CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science, a division of CSIRO — Australia's national science agency. The facility supports Australia’s research in radio astronomy and can be used by researchers from institutions all over the world.

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Famous Astronomers - Michael Brown Michael E. Brown was born on June 5th, 1965. He is a famous astronomer known for his work on distant objects (beyond Neptune) orbiting the sun. His biggest achievement is the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris, which is larger than Pluto.
Famous Scientist - Michael Brown Mike is known to have referred to himself as the one who “killed Pluto” since he was one of those who supported to Pluto being downgraded as just a dwarf planet after discovering Eris along with other TNOs.
The Man Who Killed Pluto: Q & A with Astronomer Mike Brown https://www.space.com/9563-man-killed-pluto-astronomer-mike-brown.html

Astronomer Michael Brown discusses the solar system's bodies and his role in the demotion of Pluto from planet to dwarf planet.

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Famous Astronomers - Edwin Hubble Edwin Hubble was an American astronomer who played a vital role in the establishment of extragalactic astronomy. He is regarded as one of the valuable observational cosmologists of the 20th century. He is specifically known for illustrating that recessional velocity in a galaxy increases with the distance from the earth, which implies that the universe is constantly expanding.
Edwin Powell Hubble: Biography Often lauded as the father of modern cosmology, Edwin Powell Hubble made several significant discoveries that changed how scientists viewed the universe. Born in 1889, Hubble began his professional life as a lawyer, but returned to school after only a few years to obtain a doctorate in astronomy.
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National Geographic - Solar System 101

How was our solar system born? Join scientists as they embark on a journey into the mesmerizing mysteries of space. Hear their expert theories, then decide for yourself.