Brahe Collection (page 2)

URANIA & ASTRONOMERS, 1660. Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy, St. Augustine, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo and Andreas Cellarius surround Urania

TYCHO BRAHE: A NEW STAR. Plate from the first edition of Tycho Brahes De Nova...Stella...1572, Copenhagen, 1573, his earliest work announcing the discovery and proof of the existence of a new star

TYCHO BRAHE (1546-1601). Danish astronomer. 19th century copy of a contemporary portrait

Ebba Brahes Bridal Crown, Brahe church, Visingso, Sweden. Ebba Magnusdotter Brahe (15961674) was a Swedish countess, landowner and courtier

Tycho Brahes planetary system, late 16th century, showing the sun with all the planets revolving around the earth
BRAHEs PLANETARY SYSTEM. Tycho Brahes planetary system, late 16th century, showing the sun with all the planets revolving around the earth

After an engraving from Tychonis Brahe Astronmiae Instauratae Mechanica, 1602
QUADRANT, 1602. After an engraving from Tychonis Brahe Astronmiae Instauratae Mechanica, 1602

An early outdoor quadrant invented by Tyco Brahe. Engraving
OUTDOOR QUADRANT. An early outdoor quadrant invented by Tyco Brahe. Engraving

Arc with double compartment for measuring the shortest distances of the stars
ASTRONOMICAL ARC, 1602. Arc with double compartment for measuring the shortest distances of the stars. After an engraving from Tychonis Brahe Astronimiae Instauratae Mechanica, 1602

Tycho Brahes late 16th century planetary system showing the sun with all the planets revolving around the earth
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE. Tycho Brahes late 16th century planetary system showing the sun with all the planets revolving around the earth

Danish astronomer. Tycho Brahes astronomical observatory at Uraniborg, Denmark. Line engraving, 1598
TYCHO BRAHE (1546-1601). Danish astronomer. Tycho Brahes astronomical observatory at Uraniborg, Denmark. Line engraving, 1598

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

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

Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe) (1546-1601) in 1586. Danish astronomer, astrologer and alchemist who built astronomical instruments which enabled him to make the most accurate observations of his

Artists impression of Tycho on his way home on the night of 11 November 1572 observing an unfamiliar bright star in the constellation Cassiopeia

Uraniborg, Tychos observatory on the island of Hven, Denmark, centre. Bottom left is the Emperor Ferdinand Is villa at Prague whereTycho made observations during 1600 and 1601

Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe - 1546-1601) Danish astronomer, astrologer and alchemist who built astronomical instruments which enabled him to make the most accurate observations of his time

BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer. Xylography

TYCHO BRAHEs SEXTANT. Engraving from his Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica, Nuremberg, Germany, 1602

TYCHO BRAHEs OBSERVATORY. Late 16th century engraving of Tycho Brahes observatory, the Uranienborg, on the Island of Hven, in the Sound between Copenhagen, Denmark, and present-day Sweden

TYCHO BRAHE (1546-1601). Danish astronomer, surrounded by his instruments and assistants in his castle of Uraniborg, Denmark. Copper engraving, 1602

CELESTIAL SPHERE, 1602. Line engraving from Tycho Brahes Astromomiae instauratae Mechanica, 1602

TYCHO BRAHE (1546-1601). Danish astronomer. Brahe surrounded by his instruments and assistants in his castle of Uraniborg, Denmark. Line engraving, early 17th century

ARMILLARY SPHERE. Tycho Brahes equatorial armillary sphere

Tycho Brahe (Gheyn)
TYCHO BRAHE Danish astronomer Date: 1546 - 1601

Brahe - Stjarneborg
Danish astronomer BRAHEs observatory at Stjarneborg, near his castle on the island of Hven. Date: 1576

Brahe - Oraniborg
Danish astronomer BRAHEs megalomaniac castle at Uraniborg (or Uranienborg) on the island of Hven Date: 1576

Tycho Brahes Globe
Tycho Brahes celestial globe Date: 1584

An astronomical sextant designed by Tycho Brahe
An astronomical sextant designed and built by Tycho Brahe, the last of the great naked-eye astronomers. It was built in 1572, in the garden of a house in Augsberg, Germany

The Great Equatorial Armillary Instrument, one of the instruments at Tycho Brahes great observatory at Uraniburg on the island of Hveen, Denmark (now Ven, Sweden)

The zodiacal armillary instrument, one of the instruments at Tycho Brahes great observatory at Uraniburg on the island of Hveen, Denmark (now Ven, Sweden)

Luyts manuscript frontispiece
Luyts manuscript. Frontispiece of Astronomica Institutio, an astronomical paper published by the Dutch astronomer Jan Luyts in 1692. Luyts himself is pictured working at centre

Tycho Brahe

Geoheliocentric cosmology, 16th century
Geoheliocentric cosmology. Woodcut illustration depicting a view of the Solar System. This is known as a geoheliocentric system. The Earth is at the centre and is orbited by the Moon and Sun

Cosmologies of Copernicus and Tycho
Comparing Solar System Models of Kopernikus and Tycho Brahe, printed in 1744 in France. Kopernikus sat the sun into the center, Tycho the Earth

PSCI2A-00057
Tycho Brahe portrait, 1586. Hand-colored engraving

Tycho Brahe (Cooper)
TYCHO BRAHE Danish astronomer

Tycho Brahe at Work
Tycho Brahe at work in his observatory at Uranienborg, Sweden 1576

Tycho Brahe / Apprentice
Tycho Brahe as an apprentice at Leipzig

Tycho Brahe & Kepler
Tycho Brahe and Kepler in discussion in the Prague Observatory

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Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer born in 1546, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His astrolabe and his book "Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum" showcased his meticulous observations and calculations. Tycho Brahe's work revolutionized our understanding of celestial bodies and their movements. In this portrait of Tycho Brahe, we see a man dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the universe. With his distinctive appearance - a prosthetic nose made of silver after losing his original one in a duel - he stands as an iconic figure in the history of science. The facsimile copper engravings from Tychonis Brahe Astronomiae Instauratae reveal intricate diagrams depicting planetary orbits. These illustrations demonstrate Tycho Brahe's innovative system that challenged prevailing beliefs about Earth's place in the cosmos. Uraniborg, also known as the City of Heaven, was Tycho Brahe's grand observatory on an island. This architectural marvel housed state-of-the-art instruments for observing celestial phenomena. It served as both a scientific hub and a testament to Tycho Brahe's dedication to advancing astronomical knowledge. In this depiction of Tycho Brahe at work in 1576, we witness him meticulously recording data with utmost precision. His attention to detail allowed him to make groundbreaking discoveries about comets and supernovae during his career. The map showing Tycho Brahes' system of planetary orbits around Earth demonstrates how he challenged established theories such as geocentrism by proposing heliocentric models that better explained observed phenomena. General View of the Observatory Uraniborg showcases its impressive architecture against picturesque surroundings. This image captures not only its physical beauty but also symbolizes human curiosity reaching towards the heavens themselves. Tycho Brahe left an indelible mark on astronomy through his relentless pursuit for knowledge and innovation.