Happy 450th Birthday Simon Marius!
January 10, 2023 is the 450th birthday of the German astronomer Simon Marius, much disliked by Galileo.
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“Simon Marius 1573 – 1624” Anniversary
The German astronomer Simon Marius died 400 years ago (sort of). He was one of the first to observe with a telescope.
Was Tycho Brahe inspired by St. Augustine?
Tycho Brahe produced a strong argument against Copernicus that involved the sizes of the stars. I think he got the idea from Augustine of Hippo.
A Vast Library of Rare Astronomy Books, on your Phone (re-run)
This is a great time to be a student of astronomy’s history. When was it ever easier to get your hands on rare historical astronomical material?
He Found the Speed of Light (but Why did He Look?)
Here is a cool book introducing younger readers to an interesting but little-known story from the history of astronomy. But, it has a problem....