Molly Andrews
Tycho Brahe was a sixteenth century astronomer who was able to make the most accurate measurements of many things, mostly mars though. Because of his redundant work Kepler was able to do his work which is the foundation of astronomy and physical science today. Tycho put forth his own theory for how the solar system worked, which was incorrect but was accepted by the catholic church for years. There are some conspiracy theories about his death and the possibility of someone poisoning him. Other fun facts: he wore a prosthetic nose made of metal, he was a nobleman who married a commoner, Shakespeare's Hamlet has many connections to astronomy and Tycho that some astronomers are proud of and some critics don't even acknowledge, it was rumored that he had a midget as a jester and a domestic moose for a pet.
