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1543
Copernicus publishes On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres
On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres was Copernicus' book on Heliocentricity. This is commonly regarded as the start of the scientific revolution. -
1543
Andreas Vesalius publishes De humani corporis fabrica
De humani corporis fabrica was a huge breakthrough in human anatomy and challenged the writings of the Greek philosopher Galen, who's works had been used for centuries. -
William Harvey publishes Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis in Animalibus
This was the first detailed description of how the human heart really functions and challenged the system laid in place by the Greek philosopher Galen -
Galileo publishes Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems
Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems was Galileo's most controversial book on heliocentricity and had him put under house arrest for believing in his theories and that the bible can be wrong. -
Robert Boyle publishes The Sceptical Chymist
This book was one of the most significant books in chemistry. Not only did it help separate chemistry from alchemy, it rejected the views of elements at the time (fire, water, earth and air or mercury, sulphur and salt) and set the basis for the discovery of atoms. -
Newton publishes Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica
This event is generally considered the end of the scientific revolution.