Tycho Brahe, Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica, facsimile
An important work of Tycho Brahe published in 1598, about his instruments used at his observatory on the island Ven. Facsimile reproduction of 1901
Type of object:
Book & Prints
Time period:
Denemarken & Belgie
Place:
Stockholm
Date:
1901
Maker / Author:
Tycho Brahe, reproduction by B. Hasselberg
Publisher / Printer:
Holmiae Axel Lagrel Stockholm
Dimensions:
40 x 29 cm
Material:
n/a
Graduation:
n/a
Inscription:
none
Provenance:
Galerie Bassenge, Berlin, Germany
References:
n/a
Description
Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) came from a Danish noble family and was one of the most important astronomers. Although he worked without a telescope, he was able to capture incredible astronomical observations with care and accuracy. His exact measurement and constant checking of his own work is the basis of today's working methodology of modern astronomy. "Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica" is just one of the astronomer's many scientific works and was first published in 1598.
See also illustrations in the Atlas major of Blaeu 1662.
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