Researchers discovered a 500-year-old compass in a hidden chamber in Frombork, Poland, possibly used by Copernicus, shedding light on his astronomical work.

In the days since GPS was invented, many of us have lost the skill of navigating by a good old compass and map. As a family ...

Nicolaus Copernicus was the man who developed the celestial model of a heliocentric planetary system, which was a complete ...

Researchers discovered a 500-year-old compass in a hidden chamber in Frombork, Poland, possibly used by Copernicus, shedding light on his astronomical work.

The 400-year-old tool looks similar to drafting compasses used today, a photo shows. During the 16th century, the bronze item was likely used for astronomical measurements, geometry and cartography.

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Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Using ground-penetrating radar, researchers discovered an underground chamber containing a 500-year-old compass near Copernicus’ burial site. The ...

Researchers discovered a 500-year-old compass in a hidden chamber in Frombork, Poland, possibly used by Copernicus, shedding light on his astronomical work.