Tycho Brahe Collection

Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe
5308102 Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe on which he plotted the positions of the stars he observed)

Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings, from " Astronomiae Implatiae Mechanica."
NWI4947704 Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings, from " Astronomiae Implatiae Mechanica."; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings)

Tycho Brahe in his observatory
2531452 Tycho Brahe in his observatory; (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. The danish astronomer Tycho Brahe in his observatory, 1587)

Tycho Brahe's equatorial circle
3740621 Tycho Brahe's equatorial circle; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tycho Brahe's equatorial circle. Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) a Danish nobleman and astronomer

Tycho Brahe's celestial globe, 1602 (engraving)
2526592 Tycho Brahe's celestial globe, 1602 (engraving); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Tycho Brahe's celestial globe)

Tycho Brahe's celestial globe
3740618 Tycho Brahe's celestial globe; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tycho Brahe's celestial globe on which he plotted the positions of the stars he observed)

The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island of Hven, Denmark. Observatory built by the celebrated Danish astronomer
FLO4722115 The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island of Hven, Denmark. Observatory built by the celebrated Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe

Tycho Brahe discovers the star (engraving)
8645204 Tycho Brahe discovers the star (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe discovers the star)

Tycho Brahe
1579433 Tycho Brahe; (add.info.: Portrait of Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) a Danish nobleman known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observation

Portrait of Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). From Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica, 1598. Creator: Unknown artist
Portrait of Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). From Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica, 1598. Private Collection

The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601
7277883 The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601)

Portrait of Tycho Brahe (engraving)
820491 Portrait of Tycho Brahe (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe, Danish nobleman astronomer, holding a giant astrolabe)

Tycho Brahe
LLM459553 Tycho Brahe by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

The Great Astronomers, from Prodomus Astronomiae
CHT223724 The Great Astronomers, from Prodomus Astronomiae by Johannes Hevelius (1611-87) published in Gdansk, 1690 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Stech

BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer (lithograph)
AIS5394079 BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer (lithograph) by Ros, P. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer

Tycho Brahe leaving Uraniborg
LLM459554 Tycho Brahe leaving Uraniborg by Ros, P. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe leaving Uraniborg)

Tycho Brahe (engraving)
815802 Tycho Brahe (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). Danish astronomer and alchemist.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; Dutch

Firmamentum Sobiescianum or, Uranographia, by Johannes Hevelius (1611-87)
XJF129880 Firmamentum Sobiescianum or, Uranographia, by Johannes Hevelius (1611-87), engraved by Carolus de la Haye, pub. in 1687 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Stech

Stjerneborg, seen from the West (engraving)
3628548 Stjerneborg, seen from the West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stjerneborg, seen from the West)

Tycho Brahe measuring the distance which separates the stars (engraving)
3098015 Tycho Brahe measuring the distance which separates the stars (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving)
1602488 Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Tycho Brahe sails away from his island in the darkness of night (litho)
976612 Tycho Brahe sails away from his island in the darkness of night (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Armillae a Equatoriae Maximae (engraving)
3628553 Armillae a Equatoriae Maximae (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armillae a Equatoriae Maximae)

Sextans Trigonicus (engraving)
3628551 Sextans Trigonicus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sextans Trigonicus)

Tycho Brahe (litho)
3628550 Tycho Brahe (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe. Illustration for Tycho Brahe by J L E Dreyer (A & C Black, 1890).); © Look and Learn

Mural Quadrant (litho)
3628549 Mural Quadrant (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mural Quadrant. Illustration for Tycho Brahe by J L E Dreyer (A & C Black)

Plan of Stjerneborg (engraving)
3628547 Plan of Stjerneborg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Stjerneborg)

Castle of Benatky (b / w photo)
3628545 Castle of Benatky (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle of Benatky)

Tomb of Tycho Brahe (b / w photo)
3628544 Tomb of Tycho Brahe (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Tycho Brahe)

Villa of Ferdinand I (b / w photo)
3628546 Villa of Ferdinand I (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa of Ferdinand I)

Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer (engraving)
3646714 Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), Danish astronomer

Kepler and Tycho Brahe in the observatory in Prague
LLM459551 Kepler and Tycho Brahe in the observatory in Prague by Ventura, J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kepler and Tycho Brahe in the observatory in Prague)

Danish astronomer Tycho Brahes mural quadrant in his observatory at Uraniborg, Hven, Denmark, 16th Century (engraving)
5216876 Danish astronomer Tycho Brahes mural quadrant in his observatory at Uraniborg, Hven, Denmark, 16th Century (engraving) by German School

Gemmas Astronomical Ring (engraving)
3628552 Gemmas Astronomical Ring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gemmas Astronomical Ring)

Nova orbis terrarum, from Tabulae Rudolphinae by Johannes Kepler
3618828 Nova orbis terrarum, from Tabulae Rudolphinae by Johannes Kepler, 1627-30 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); 44x72 cm; (add.info)

Autographs of famous people: prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, Britain
5216887 Autographs of famous people: prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, Britain, the Thirty Years War and scientists (engraving) by German School

Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe at the Prague Observatory, c1600 (chromolitho)
972369 Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe at the Prague Observatory, c1600 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tycho Brahe, (1546-1601), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Tycho Brahe, (1546-1601, 1830. Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) Danish nobleman, astronomer, and writer known for accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations

Johannes Kepler, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Johannes Kepler, (1933). Portrait of German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630). Kepler went to Prague in 1600 to assist Tycho Brahe

An orrery designed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, c1630. Artist: Joan Blaeu
An orrery designed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, c1630. From the Atlas Major by Johann Blaeu

Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, (c1630). Artist: Joan Blaeu
Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, (c1630). Brahe (1546-1601) aged 40, amongst his astonomical instuments. From the Atlas Major by Johann Blaeu

Map showing Tycho Brahes system of planetary orbits, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Map showing Tycho Brahes system of planetary orbits around the Earth, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica)

Reverse of a medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577
Reverse ofa medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Obverse of a medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe, 1651. She is depicted giving greater weight to Tycho Brahes system, right, than to that of Copernicus

Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, c1586. Plate from Opera Onmia (Vol IV, written in 1586, Unraniborg, Denmark] by Tycho Brahe)

Depiction of the Geo-Heliocentric Universe of Tycho Brahe, 17th century. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Depiction of the Geo-Heliocentric Universe of Tycho Brahe, from Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarious, 17th century

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Tycho Brahe, a prominent Danish astronomer from the 16th century, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His legacy lives on through various artifacts and depictions that showcase his brilliance. One such artifact is "The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, " created between 1546-1601. This instrument allowed him to measure angles accurately, aiding in his astronomical observations. It stands as a testament to his meticulousness and dedication. In the portrait of Tycho Brahe, an engraving captures his stern yet determined expression. It reflects the passion he had for unraveling the mysteries of the universe and advancing our understanding of celestial bodies. "The Great Astronomers" features Tycho Brahe in Prodomus Astronomiae—a book that showcases his groundbreaking work. Through this publication, he shared his knowledge with fellow astronomers and inspired future generations to explore further. Another lithograph portrays Tycho Brahe himself—his piercing gaze revealing both intelligence and curiosity. This image encapsulates how he pushed boundaries during a time when scientific exploration was still in its infancy. As depicted in "Tycho Brahe leaving Uraniborg, " we witness him bidding farewell to his renowned observatory on Hven Island. Leaving behind Stjerneborg, another observatory built nearby, he embarked on new adventures seeking greater discoveries beyond these walls. Through engravings like "Tycho Brahe measuring the distance which separates the stars, " we glimpse into moments where he meticulously collected data using innovative instruments designed by himself or others before him. These measurements paved the way for groundbreaking theories about celestial distances. Historical Treasures at South Kensington's Loan Collection showcases scientific apparatuses used by great minds like Tycho Brahe—an homage to their invaluable contributions towards expanding human knowledge. Lastly, "Tycho Brahe sails away from his island in darkness" depicts him departing from Hven Island under cover of night—a fitting metaphor for his departure from the known into uncharted territories of astronomical exploration.