Earth Quote by Nicolaus Copernicus
“Moreover, since the sun remains stationary, whatever appears as a motion of the sun is really due rather to the motion of the earth.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De revolutionibus orbium coelestium, 1543
The apparent movement of the sun is actually caused by Earth's motion.
In simple terms: Sun appears to move because Earth moves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Earth's motion to explain solar motion.
Themes
astronomy
heliocentrism
perception
Mood
curious
inquisitive
Type
educational
scientific
When to use this quote
- navigation
- educational lectures
- science museums
Key Concepts
geocentrism
relative motion
frame of reference
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective change our view of the cosmos?
- What evidence supports Earth's motion?
A Different Perspective
Earth's motion is not directly observable without instruments.
![“We are taught all this [the motion of the earth on its axis and around the sun] by the order of succession, in which those phenomena (various planetary happenings) follow each other, and by the harmony of the world, if we will only, as the saying goes, look at the matter with both eyes.” quote by Nicolaus Copernicus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ac/nicolaus-copernicus-10074_axes_we-are-taught-all-this-the-motion-of-the_741583.jpg)
