The work of Tycho Brahe, a temperamental, …
Years: 1588 - 1599
The work of Tycho Brahe, a temperamental, red-haired Dane, in developing astronomical instruments and in measuring and fixing the positions of stars paves the way for future discoveries.
Among his observations—the most accurate possible before the invention of the telescope in 1608—are a comprehensive study of the solar system and accurate positions of more than seven hundred and seventy-seven fixed stars.
