Tycho Brahe, the scandalous astronomer - Dan Wenkel
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If you think scientists lead boring, monotonous lives, you must not know
about Tycho Brahe. The 16th century astronomer who accurately predicted
planetary motion led quite a dramatic life -- complete with a
kidnapping, a sword duel and even a clairvoyant dwarf. Dan Wenkel dives
into the history behind this sensational scientist, explaining how he
continued to inspire intrigue even after his death.
As a result of his findings, Brahe became a science celebrity and was granted nearly limitless resources to continue his work. What present-day scientists have attained celebrity status based on their work?
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