On Revolutions - Astronomy 163
The book that changed the world. Nicolaus Copernicus's "On the Revolutions" is one of the most important scientific works of all time. In this program, we will follow the trail of surviving copies of the first edition of this work in Poland, trying to unravel their secrets. Welcome to Astronarium!
00:00 - Introduction
02:28 - First edition
06:06 - Three different introductions
10:23 - Copy comparison
14:48 - Notes in the margins
21:19 - Summary
National premiere on TVP Nauka: September 1, 2023
Regional premiere on TVP 3 Bydgoszcz: June 16, 2023
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