Nicolaus Copernicus

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Key Figures

Nicolaus wrote the book that marked the beginning of the Scientific Revolution was called ON THE REVOLUTION OF THE CELESTIAL. Copernicus proved Ptolemy wrong about how Earth was the center of the universe.

Galileo was one of the most important scientist of the Scientific Revolution. He was the first one to use the telescope for the sky. He discovered creators and mountains on the moon. He also discovered the moons for Jupiter. Galileo learned about mechanics which was his biggest contribution.

Sir Newton marked the high point of the Scientific Revolution. Newton wrote PRINCIPIA MATHIMATICA. His theories have been proved so many times they are now called laws. He created the Law of Gravity and the Law of Motion. Newton also created calculus.