16th Century Compass That May Have Belonged To Nicolaus Copernicus Unearthed In Poland

Ancient Compass Possibly Belonged to Nicolaus Copernicus

Discovery Unearthed During Archaeological Dig

Site in Northern Poland Yields Significant Artifact from Renaissance Astronomer

Archaeologists working in the canonical gardens of Frombork, northern Poland, have unearthed a 500-year-old compass thought to have belonged to renowned astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

The discovery, made during a recent excavation, adds to the legacy of the Polish polymath who revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. Born on February 19, 1473, Copernicus proposed the heliocentric theory, which placed the Sun, not the Earth, at the center of the solar system.

The compass, an essential tool for navigation and astronomy, would have been invaluable to Copernicus in his groundbreaking work. Its discovery provides further insight into his methodologies and the world he inhabited.