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Rice University

Galileo Project: The Copernican System

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Nicolai Copernici Musuem: Life of Nicolaus Copernicus

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nicolai Copernici Museum has a timeline containing major events in Copernicus's life.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Galileo on Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
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...