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Brahe, Tycho
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
(1546-1601). Astronomer. Initiated precision in astronomical observations, discovered (1572) a nova of Cassiopeia, compiled a catalog of 777 fixed stars, drew up a plan of the cosmos known as the Tychonic plan, drafted a chart of refraction, made numerous corrections on astronomical observations, and rediscovered lunar variation.
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Entry for 'Brahe, Tycho'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​b/brahe-tycho.html. 1910.