This chapter explores the life of an astronomer famed for discovering a supernova in Cassiopeia, intertwined with his tumultuous personal life and the societal impacts of his scandalous marriage. It details his rise to prominence in the field of astronomy, the establishment of a large observatory, and the challenges he faces following the change of royal patronage.
This 2010 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina examines how Tycho Brahe lost his nose, built the world's first observatory, and met with an untimely demise. It also has some info in the intro that wasn't known in 2010.
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