BRAHE TYCHO
\bɹˈah tˈɪt͡ʃə͡ʊ], \bɹˈah tˈɪtʃəʊ], \b_ɹ_ˈa_h t_ˈɪ_tʃ_əʊ]\
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An illustrious Danish astronomer; born at Knudstrup, Dec. 24, 1546; died at Prague, Oct. 24, 1601. In "On the New Star" (1573) he treats of the star discovered by him in Cassiopeia. His other writings, most of which were published posthumously, include: "Astronomical Works"; "Mechanical Astronomy"; "Astronomical Letters".
By Charles Dudley Warner
