In the late 15th century, Earth was believed to be stationary at the cosmos’ center. Over two centuries, a radical shift occurred, placing the sun at the center and revolutionizing science. “The Dawn of Modern Cosmology” tells this transformative story through the words of astronomers like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. Edited by Aviva Rothman, this compilation marks a definitive record of a pivotal moment in human history, now easily explored on Google.