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The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island
The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island of Hven, Denmark. Observatory built by the celebrated Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817. The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island of Hven, Denmark. Observatory built by the celebrated Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, is depicted in this stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving from the early 19th century. Located on the island of Hven in Denmark, this observatory was the masterpiece of the renowned Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Constructed between 1576 and 1580, Uraniborg was a testament to Brahe's passion for astronomy and his desire to make significant advancements in the field. The observatory was equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, including a large marble equatorial telescope, which allowed Brahe to make precise observations of the stars and planets. The intricate design of the building was inspired by the ancient Greek concept of the universe as a perfect sphere, with the celestial spheres revolving around the Earth at its center. The name "City of Heaven" reflected Brahe's belief that the observatory was a gateway to the heavens, where he could study the divine movements of the celestial bodies. This image, taken from Andrew Swinton's "Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia," provides a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the pursuit of knowledge was a grand and noble endeavor.
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