Publisher's Synopsis
Tycho Brahe: A Picture of Scientific Life and Work in the Sixteenth Century is a biographical account of the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, written by J.L.E. Dreyer. The book covers Brahe's life and work during the 16th century, a time when astronomy was undergoing a major transformation. Brahe was a key figure in this transformation, and his observations and discoveries paved the way for the development of modern astronomy. The book begins with a brief overview of Brahe's early life and education, before delving into his astronomical work. Dreyer describes in detail Brahe's astronomical instruments, including his famous observatory Uraniborg, and his observations of the stars and planets. The book also covers Brahe's relationships with other astronomers of the time, including his mentor, the astronomer and astrologer Tycho Brahe.In addition to his astronomical work, the book also explores Brahe's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, his struggles with illness, and his political and social influences. Dreyer provides a comprehensive picture of Brahe's life and work, highlighting both his successes and his failures.Overall, Tycho Brahe: A Picture of Scientific Life and Work in the Sixteenth Century is an engaging and informative biography of one of the most important astronomers in history. It provides a valuable insight into the development of astronomy during the 16th century, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable scientist.1890. This volume attempts to add another link to the chain of works illustrating the birth of modern astronomy, by reviewing the life and work of Tycho Brahe, the reformer of observational astronomy. Contents: The Revival of Astronomy in Europe; Tycho Brahe's Youth; The New Star of 1572; Tycho's Oration on Astrology and his travels in 1575; Island of Hveen; Tycho's Life at Hveen; Tycho's Book on the Comet of 1577; Further Work on the Star of 1572; Last years at Hveen; Tycho's Life from his leaving Hveen until his arrival at Prague; Tycho Brahe in Bohemia; Scientific Achievements. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
