Remains of astronomer Copernicus identified

Nov. 21, 2008

Researchers matched DNA of skeletal remains found in a cathedral in Poland with hairs retrieved from one of Copernicus' books. Researchers said Thursday they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton found in a church to hairs retrieved from one of the...

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A new planet closely orbiting a red giant star was found by a team of astronomers from Penn State University and Nicolaus Copernicus University.

DNA confirms remains of Copernicus

UPPSALA, Sweden, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- DNA from strands of hair found in a 16th century book confirm human remains uncovered in Poland belong to astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Remains may be that of Copernicus

FROMBORK, Poland, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- A computer-generated reconstruction of a skull and partial remains discovered in Frombork, Poland, appears to resemble portraits of Nicolaus Copernicus.

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