Description |
112 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Signature lives |
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Signature lives.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-104, 106-108) and index. |
Contents |
Tycho's new star -- A fortunate childhood -- A costly duel -- A lavish home life -- Magnificent observatories -- A vision of the heavens -- The great sky survey -- A mysterious death -- An important legacy -- Life and times -- Life at a glance -- Additional resources -- Glossary -- Source notes -- Select bibliography -- Index -- Image credits. |
Summary |
This fascinating biography reveals the life of Tycho Brahe, a privileged, eccentric astronomer whose interest in the newfound science of astronomy led him to create a more accurate map of the sky. Beautiful paintings by masters, timelines, charts and photographs enrich and add historical perspective to this remarkable chronicle. |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.0 2.0 116540. |
Subject |
Brahe, Tycho, 1546-1601 -- Juvenile literature.
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Astronomers -- Denmark -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Brahe, Tycho, 1546-1601.
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Astronomers.
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ISBN |
9780756533090 library binding |
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0756533090 library binding |
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