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TYCHO BRAHE. Tycho Brahe, born Tyge Ottesen Brahe (14 December 1546 – 24 October 1601) Brahe was of Danish nationality Tycho Brahe was well known for his work in astronomy. Tycho’s work.
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Tycho Brahe, born Tyge Ottesen Brahe (14 December 1546 – 24 October 1601) • Brahe was of Danish nationality • Tycho Brahe was well known for his work in astronomy
Tycho’s work • Brahe was awarded an estate on the island of Hven, where he built the Uraniborg which was an early research institute • In 1597 he became the official imperial astronomer • Brahe’s discoveries were used by his assistant Johannes Kepler to create the laws of planetary motion
Tyco and today • Tyco Brahe’s theories and findings are still considered to be accurate today