Thesis: Copernicus' theory of Earth's orbit proved so groundbreaking that Copernicus sought the protection of Pope Paul III against his critics.
I. Dedicated to Pope Paul III
a. Debated for a while on whether to publish
b. He feared ridicule of defying common ideas
c. Almost abandoned work when considering the scorn he would face
d. Encouraged by friends
II. Copernicus came up with his discovery after discovering differences in his study of the stars
III. Copernicus asks for Pope’s protection from disbelievers
a. Those who do not understand astronomy might destroy his theories
b. Those in astronomy will see some contribution in his papers
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