Tycho Collection

Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun during its orbit, when it presents its full sunlit face to Earth

Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun during its orbit, when it presents its full sunlit face to Earth

Tycho Brahe Astrolabe
Tycho-Brahes astrolabe

Tycho Brahe - Astronomer

Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum
Double Hemisphere Map 1662, Blaeu, Joan

Celestial Map of the Planets (coloured engraving)
BAL42828 Celestial Map of the Planets (coloured engraving) by Eimmart, Georg Christoph II (1638-1705); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island of Hven, Denmark. Observatory built by the celebrated Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe

Tycho Brahe at work 1576
Tycho Brahe at work in his observatory at Uranienborg, Sweden 1576 Date: 1576

TYCHO BRAHES GLOBE 1584
Tycho Brahes celestial globe Date: 1584

TYCHO BRAHE OBSERVATORY
Tycho Brahes observatory at Uranienborg, Sweden 1576

Tycho Brahe, (1546-1601), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Tycho Brahe, (1546-1601, 1830. Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) Danish nobleman, astronomer, and writer known for accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations

Johannes Kepler, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Johannes Kepler, (1933). Portrait of German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630). Kepler went to Prague in 1600 to assist Tycho Brahe

An orrery designed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, c1630. Artist: Joan Blaeu
An orrery designed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, c1630. From the Atlas Major by Johann Blaeu

Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, (c1630). Artist: Joan Blaeu
Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, (c1630). Brahe (1546-1601) aged 40, amongst his astonomical instuments. From the Atlas Major by Johann Blaeu

Map showing Tycho Brahes system of planetary orbits, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Map showing Tycho Brahes system of planetary orbits around the Earth, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica)

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

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

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe, 1651. She is depicted giving greater weight to Tycho Brahes system, right, than to that of Copernicus

Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, c1586. Plate from Opera Onmia (Vol IV, written in 1586, Unraniborg, Denmark] by Tycho Brahe)

Depiction of the Geo-Heliocentric Universe of Tycho Brahe, 17th century. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Depiction of the Geo-Heliocentric Universe of Tycho Brahe, from Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarious, 17th century

The Equatorial Armillary of Tycho Brahe, 17th century
The Equatorial Armillary of Tycho Brahe, built on the Danish isle of Huen to measure celestial latitude and longitude. This illustration is from Blaeus Le Grand Atlas of 1662

The equatorial armillary of Tycho Brahe, 16th century. Artist: Joan Blaeu
The equatorial armillary of Tycho Brahe (14 December 1546 - 24 October 1601), from Joan Blaeus Le Grand Atlas. Brahe built this on the island of Huen to measure celestial latitude and longitude

Last quarter waning moon
August 26, 2005 - Last quarter waning moon

Tycho Brahe, born Tyge Ottesen Brahe, 1546 - 1601. Danish nobleman and astronomer. After a 17th century engraving by Jeremias Falck

Tycho Brahe, 1546 To 1601, Born Tyge Ottesen Brahe. Danish Nobleman And Astronomer. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

False-Color Lunar Image
This false-color photograph is a composite of 15 images of the Moon taken through three color filters by the Galileo spacecrafts solid-state imaging system during the spacecrafts passage through

MAP OF THE UNIVERSE, 1660. According to the theories of Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica" published, 1660, in Amsterdam

Tycho Brahe / Blanchon
TYCHO BRAHE Danish Astronomer Date: 1546 - 1601

Tycho Hofman
TYCHO HOFMAN - Danish historian : Few know my Face tho all Men do my Fame... through Deserts, Snows and Rain I made my Way... Date: 1714 - 1754

The almost full Moon in color, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The mini-moon of March 5, 2015
The March 5, 2015 mini-moon, the apogee moon, the most distant full moon of 2015. Digitally enhanced with increased vibrance

The true colors of the moon during the 2010 perigee

Rupes Recta ridge and craters Pitatus and Tycho

The supermoon of March 19, 2011

The waxing gibbous moon in a high resolution mosaic, Buenos Aires, Argentina

TYCHO BRAHEs QUADRANT. Woodcut from his Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica, Nuremberg, Germany, 1598

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

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

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe and giving greater weight to Tychos system, right, than to that of Copernicus. Ptolemys system is discarded at her feet

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)

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"Exploring the Cosmos: Tycho Brahe's Legacy" Tycho Brahe, a renowned Danish astronomer of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on our understanding of the universe. With his astrolabe and celestial map, he meticulously observed the night sky, capturing its wonders for future generations to marvel at. In his pursuit of knowledge, Tycho Brahe built Uraniborg, a grand observatory known as the City of Heaven. Here, under the glow of a full moon, he tirelessly studied celestial bodies and recorded their movements with precision. One of his most significant contributions was his discovery of a supernova in 1572. This event challenged traditional beliefs about the immutability of stars and ignited scientific curiosity across Europe. Tycho Brahe's dedication to accuracy is evident in his globe from 1584 - a testament to his commitment to mapping out our world and beyond. His meticulous observations paved the way for advancements in astronomy that continue to shape our understanding today. The Tycho Brahe Observatory stands as a tribute to this brilliant mind who revolutionized astronomical research during his lifetime. It serves as a reminder that even centuries later, we are still inspired by those who dare to explore uncharted territories. As we gaze up at the night sky or study images captured by modern telescopes, let us remember Tycho Brahe - an astronomer whose passion for unraveling cosmic mysteries has left an everlasting impact on humanity's quest for knowledge.