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Copernicus writes the Commentariolus

When
1514
Where
Unspecified
Episodes
1

By 1514, Nicolaus Copernicus completed the Commentariolus, a brief Latin outline of his heliocentric theory, and circulated copies to colleagues.

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  1. by 1514 · UnspecifiedCompletion of the Commentariolus

    Copernicus finalized the Latin outline of his heliocentric theory by 1514.

Background and detail

Composition and Circulation. The Commentariolus is a brief outline of an early version of Copernicus's heliocentric theory. He wrote it in Latin by 1514 and circulated copies to friends and colleagues. Later, after further development, he published the mature version in 1543 in De revolutionibus orbium coelestium.

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  1. Commentariolus Wikipedia, revision of 2025-07-22

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