Nicolaus Copernicus books in order
Polish mathematician and astronomer
- Lived
- 1473–1543
- Country
- Kingdom of Poland
- Books
- 1
Nicolaus Copernicus published 1 novel, beginning with De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (1543).
Updated September 2026
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De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium
Nicolaus Copernicus's most-read book.
Nicolaus Copernicus books in order of publication
De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (1543)
About Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance polymath who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at its center. The publication of Copernicus's model in his book De revolutionibus orbium coelestium, just before his death in 1543, was a major event in the history of science, triggering the Copernican Revolution and making a pioneering contribution to the Scientific Revolution. Though a similar heliocentric model had been developed eighteen centuries earlier by Aristarchus of Samos, an ancient Greek astronomer, Copernicus likely arrived at his model independently.
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Nicolaus Copernicus FAQ
- How many books has Nicolaus Copernicus written?
- Nicolaus Copernicus published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nicolaus Copernicus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium.
- What is Nicolaus Copernicus's last book?
- De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (1543).
- What is Nicolaus Copernicus's most famous book?
- De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (1543) is Nicolaus Copernicus's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.