Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). 17th Century image of the Danish astronomer observing the supernova of 1572. Brahe is considered the greatest astronomical observer of the pre-telescopic era. His two greatest achievements were the observation of this supernova in 1572 and his life's work,a catalogue of 777 star positions. This image is the title page of 'Learned: Tico Brahe his astronomicall coniectur of the new and much admired star which appered in the year 1572',published in 1632 | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Royal Astronomical Society |
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