His father died in May 1571 and soon after, with the help of his uncle Steen Bille, Tycho began constructing an observatory in Herrevad Abbey.
Kanyang ama namatay sa Mayo 1571 at sa lalong madaling panahon pagkatapos, sa tulong ng kanyang tiyuhin Steen Bille, Tycho nagsimula constructing isang obserbatoryo sa Herrevad Abbey.