On 20 October 1497, while in Bologna, Copernicus received official notification of his appointment as a canon and of the comfortable income he would receive without having to return to carry out any duties.
Sa 20 Okt 1497, habang sa Bologna, Copernicus natanggap opisyal na abiso ng kanyang appointment bilang isang panuntunan at ng komportable kita siya ay tumanggap nang hindi na bumalik sa magsagawa ng anumang tungkulin.