Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Venus
In-depth information site on Venus, complete with a thorough glossary, links to a wide array of related sites, thumbnail picture files linked to larger images, and even a short audio file from a classic symphony.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Nicolaus Copernicus (Level 1)
Part of a NASA site for younger children, this site contains a short biography of Copernicus with hyperlinks to terms. Printable version available.
Children's Museum
Children's Museum: Field Guide to the Universe: Astronomers
Read brief biographies of astronomers who are grouped by time period.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences between Euclid's and Copernicus's methods of proving geometric ideas.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Copernicus
This site from The Galileo Project of The Rice University provides a list format biography of Copernicus. The topics that are covered in this biography include: dates, father, nationality, education, religion, means of support, and so on.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Crater Copernicus
This Astronomy Picture of the Day is of Crater Copernicus, taken by the Apollo 17 crew in 1972.
Other
Nicolai Copernici Musuem: Life of Nicolaus Copernicus
The Nicolai Copernici Museum has a timeline containing major events in Copernicus's life.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Science Revolution
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses What occurred in the 1500's to change science? Changes in science beliefs began with the universe and continued to development of the scientific method.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Gravity
[Free Registration/Login Required] Introduction and links to information and online documentaries about gravity.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Chronology of Solar System Discovery
A chronology of Solar System discoveries made from before the 1600s to now.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Galileo on Trial
An explanation of the rationale behind the trial of Galileo by the Roman Catholic Inquisition for his scientific theories of heliocentrism. He was convicted of heresy and placed under house arrest, eventually confessing to his alleged...
Curated OER
The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
Curated OER
The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
Curated OER
Rice University: The Copernican System
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University contains information relating to Copernicus's sun-centered solar system theory. Pictures are provided throughout this article along with links to additional information.
Curated OER
Rice University: The Copernican System
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University contains information relating to Copernicus's sun-centered solar system theory. Pictures are provided throughout this article along with links to additional information.
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Nicolaus Copernicus
This site provides a brief biography of Nicolaus Copernicus. Content includes 15 pictures, several cross-references to relevant history topics, a list of honors awarded to Copernicus, and more.