Tycho Brahe was born in 1546 and he contributed to the world of astronomy by devising a more precise and accurate telescope. he also brought new information to the community about the planets, especially mars. He found out that the orbit of mars was not round but an eclipse. He was an odd man, he reportedly dueled with swords over a dispute about math with is student. He died in 1601.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tycho Brahe...crazy man?...i think not
Tycho Brahe was born in 1546 and he contributed to the world of astronomy by devising a more precise and accurate telescope. he also brought new information to the community about the planets, especially mars. He found out that the orbit of mars was not round but an eclipse. He was an odd man, he reportedly dueled with swords over a dispute about math with is student. He died in 1601.
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