Polish tests 'confirm Copernicus' (BBC) {remains found}

[eppur_se_muova]

By Adam Easton
BBC News, Warsaw

Researchers in Poland say they have solved a centuries-old mystery and identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

A comparison of DNA from a skeleton in Poland and strands of the astronomer's hair found in a book in Sweden almost certainly confirm it is his skeleton.

Archaeologists found the skeleton in north-eastern Poland three years ago in a cathedral where Copernicus lived.
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Copernicus was one of the key proponents of the idea that the Earth orbits the Sun.

For many years he was a canon and only carried out his astronomical studies in his spare time. People had speculated about his final resting place for centuries.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7740908.stm

[rateyes]

1. It's about time...

"Time"---get it? Copernicus? Time? Get it? :evilgrin:

[GodlessBiker]

2. Oh, I thought they had just confirmed that the Earth goes around the sun.

[Demeter]

3. That Too.

[soothsayer]

4. Rest in peace, Nikolai!