December 1573 lunar eclipse
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A total lunar eclipse
occurred on December 8, 1573.
It was predicted and then observed by a young Tycho Brahe
(assisted by his sister Sophia
) at Knutstorp Castle
. He said "I cannot but be very surprised that even at this youthful age of 26 years, I was able to get such accurate results."
Lunar eclipse
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes behind the Earth so that the Earth blocks the Sun's rays from striking the Moon. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, or very closely so, with the Earth in the middle. Hence, a lunar eclipse can only occur the night of a...
occurred on December 8, 1573.
It was predicted and then observed by a young Tycho Brahe
Tycho Brahe
Tycho Brahe , born Tyge Ottesen Brahe, was a Danish nobleman known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations...
(assisted by his sister Sophia
Sophia Brahe
Sophie Brahe, or Sophia, was a Danish horticulturalist and student of astronomy, chemistry, and medicine, best known for assisting her brother Tycho Brahe with his astronomical observations.-Life:...
) at Knutstorp Castle
Knutstorp Castle
Knutstorp Castle is a castle in Svalöv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It was built in the 16th century by Otte Brahe. It is the birthplace of the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe ....
. He said "I cannot but be very surprised that even at this youthful age of 26 years, I was able to get such accurate results."
External links
- Curriculum vitae of Tycho Brahe Tycho observes a lunar eclipse together with his 17-year-old sister Sophie. From the observation he finds the perigee of the Sun.
- Sophie Brahe, 1556-1643
- Brahe, Tycho, Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography