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5 Mar 1616
Nicolaus Copernicus' revolutionary book De revolutionibus orbium coelestium is banned by the Catholic Church.
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26 Apr 1514
Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus made his first observation of Saturn.
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5 Nov 1500
Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus observed a total lunar eclipse in Rome, Italy.
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9 Mar 1497
Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus recorded his first observation after witnessing a moon eclipse with a distant star.
