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The Astronomer's Sister

By Michael Webster

The Astronomer's Sister

By Michael Webster

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In the shadow of a giant, one of the most brilliant minds of the Renaissance was nearly forgotten.While her brother, the famed astronomer Tycho Brahe, was charting the cosmos, Sophie Brahe was his indispensable partner, a meticulous scientist whose work formed the bedrock of his most celebrated discoveries. But her genius transcended the stars. She was a master of alchemy, a respected horticulturist, and a gifted genealogist whose scholarly pursuits defied every expectation placed on a woman of her time.The Astronomer's Sister: Sophie Brahe is the first comprehensive account of this remarkable woman, a journey into a world of intellectual defiance, profound love, and tragic sacrifice. From the grandeur of Uraniborg to a life of exile and poverty, her story challenges us to re-examine the history of science and to finally give a forgotten star her rightful place in the firmament.Approx.146 pages, 26500 word count
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
146
Release Date:
2025-10-26
Publication Date:
2025-10-26
Publisher:
Michael Webster
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798232469634
Weight:
194 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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