Nicolaus Copernicus
Polish scientist Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to debunk the theory that Earth is the center of the universe. He did so by using his sun-centered model of the solar system, setting the groundwork for space and solar system research for years to come.
What Nicolaus Copernicus Really Looked Like
Using modern technology, researchers have been able to make a realistic recreation of what Copernicus would have looked like. It seems as though depictions of the scientist and theorist were quite accurate after all.