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Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) (oil on canvas) (b&w photo)
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Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) (oil on canvas) (b&w photo)
XJF115856 Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) by Danish School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: established Uraniborg observatory on island of Hven; made the most accurate astronomical observations to date in Europe; proved that a nova was a star; insisted that the five planets revolved around the sun which in turn revolved around the Earth; his nose was made silver after losing his in a duel; ); Danish, out of copyright
Media ID 23370056
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This print showcases a remarkable oil on canvas portrait of Tycho Brahe, a renowned Danish astronomer from the 16th century. The painting, created by the Danish School, is part of a private collection and depicts Brahe with great detail and precision. Tycho Brahe's significant contributions to astronomy are well-documented in this image. He established the Uraniborg observatory on the island of Hven, where he conducted groundbreaking astronomical observations that were considered the most accurate in Europe at that time. Notably, he proved that a nova was actually a star and not some other celestial phenomenon. The photograph also highlights an intriguing aspect of Brahe's life - his silver nose. This unique feature resulted from losing his original nose during a duel. Despite this physical setback, it did not hinder his pursuit of knowledge and discovery. Assisted by Johannes Kepler, another prominent figure in astronomy history, Tycho Brahe rejected the Copernican system which proposed that Earth revolved around the sun. Instead, he insisted that the five planets orbited around the sun while it itself circled our planet. This mesmerizing print captures both Tycho Brahe's intellectual prowess as well as his indomitable spirit in overcoming personal challenges. It serves as an enduring tribute to one of history's greatest astronomers whose legacy continues to inspire scientists today.
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