Copernicus

[StephenM]

Hi all,

My son (in grade 2) is putting together a project on Poland at the moment, so I've been looking back over some photos from a trip back in 2004 and I came across these. I thought they might be of interest to some here.

These are all from the city of Torun. The first is the house were Nicholas Copernicus was born in 1477. The second is an epitaph commemorating Copernicus from a cathedral in Torun, and the third is a statue in the main square.

I'd like to visit the site of Copernicus' observatory in Frombork (on the Baltic coast) as well - perhaps next trip. (My wife still has relatives in Poland, so I'm sure we'll return again in the future.)

Cheers,
Stephen

[Outbackmanyep]

That must feel eerie standing in a place that well known people from centuries ago have stood!

Thanks for sharing them!

[Robh]

Thanks for the photos. Great reminder of a great astronomer.
It's incredible to think that Copernicus' important astronomical work was published some 250 years before the First Fleet came to Australia.

Regards, Rob

[jjjnettie]

I know exactly what you mean!:thumbsup: It brings History to life.
Thanks for sharing the experience.

[Omaroo]

Thanks Stephen, how very interesting. History to life indeed! Not a bad looking house either, and it looks very well maintained. Ohh..goosies! :)

[StephenM]

Thanks for the comments, all. Yes, there certainly is a lot of history there! And the locals in Torun seem to take some pride in this aspect of their history.

Cheers,
Stephen

[Octane]

Great stuff, Stephen.

I loved Poland. I would like to go back, one day!

Regards,
Humayun

[Dennis]

Hi Stephen

Excellent photos and thanks for the history, astronomy and geography lessons thrown in for free! Your son must feel very proud that his dad is showing interest in his project, good stuff!

Cheers

Dennis

[OzRob]

Just yesterday I was reading about the proposed name for the newest element: Copernicum (http://www.universetoday.com/2009/07/14/welcome-copernicium-our-newest-element/)