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Important [[astronomer]]s of the [[Renaissance]] include: |
Important [[astronomer]]s of the [[Renaissance]] include: |
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* [[Copernicus]] (1473 - 1543), the originator of the [[Heliocentric]] view of the universe. Note that Copernicus' theories were not published until the year of his death, 1543. |
* [[Copernicus]] (1473 - 1543), the originator of the [[Heliocentric]] view of the universe. Note that Copernicus' theories were not published until the year of his death, 1543. |
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* [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tycho_Brahe Tycho Brahe] (1546 - 1601), who built several observatories during his lifetime, and was the first to observe and record a supernova. |
* [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tycho_Brahe Tycho Brahe] (1546 - 1601), who built several observatories during his lifetime, and was the first to observe and record a supernova. |
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* http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei Galileo] (1564 - 1642) who further promulgated [[Copernicus]]' theories and pioneered the modern [[scientific method]]. |
* [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei Galileo] (1564 - 1642) who further promulgated [[Copernicus]]' theories and pioneered the modern [[scientific method]]. |
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* [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Kepler Johannes Kepler] (1571 - 1630), assistant to [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tycho_Brahe Tycho Brahe], the true father of modern [[astronomy]] and the last scientific astrologer. |
* [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Kepler Johannes Kepler] (1571 - 1630), assistant to [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tycho_Brahe Tycho Brahe], the true father of modern [[astronomy]] and the last scientific astrologer. |
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Revision as of 11:28, 10 November 2003
Important astronomers of the Renaissance include:
- Copernicus (1473 - 1543), the originator of the Heliocentric view of the universe. Note that Copernicus' theories were not published until the year of his death, 1543.
- Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601), who built several observatories during his lifetime, and was the first to observe and record a supernova.
- Galileo (1564 - 1642) who further promulgated Copernicus' theories and pioneered the modern scientific method.
- Johannes Kepler (1571 - 1630), assistant to Tycho Brahe, the true father of modern astronomy and the last scientific astrologer.
Other scientists of the day include:
- Paracelsus (1493 - 1541), the founder of many of todays modern medicinal and chemical theories.
