Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1872-07-25
RorESA.
TYCHO BRAHE.

This celebrated astronomer was born on
the 14th Of December. 1916. during the
reign Of Gustavus l. Of Sweden, at Knud-
strop. IN the county Of Schonen. near Hell
singberg. When seven years old he was
taught Latin and for FIVE years studied
under private tutors. On the death Of
his father-an event which occurred when
Tycho was very young-he was adopted
by his uncle George Brahe, who. in 1859.
sent him to study rhetoric at Copenhagen.
The great eclipse Of the sun. which ocur-
red on the Dist Of August in the follow
ing year. seems to have greatly impressed
his mind. as it happened at the precise time
astronomers had foretold it; hence, he
began to consider astronomy as something
divine. and purchasing the tables of Sta
dius, by studying them he rapidly gained
some idea Of the planetary system.
In 1862 young Brahe was sent bv his
uncle to Leipzig to study law. and there,
by his requirements. he manifested indi-
cations of wonderful talent His natural
inclinations. however. were not legal; he
disliked the dry study of law. and pre-
ferred that Of the heavenly bodies, and to
the latter he applied himself so assiduous-
ly. that notwithstanding tile iniunctions
of his uncle or the care of his tutor. to
keep him close to the studies for which he
had come to LcipIig. he attained a great
knowledge Of astronomy With what he
could save from his pocket money he pur-
chased every book he could meet with on
that subject. and read them with attention
and enthusiasm. procuring ultimately, in
cases that puzzled him. the assistance OF
bis private tutor. Bartholomew Schultens
After time. having procured a small ce-
lestinl globe. he took opportunities. when
Schultens was in bed and when the wealth
er was clear, to examine the consultations
in the heavens. to learn the names frMr
the globe, and their motions from obser-
vation.
Returning To Denmark in 1871, his
studies and assiduity won him the favor Of
his maternal uncle. Steno Billes, who. be.
ing n lover of learning. gave him a con-
verient place at his castle Of Herri,zva6.
near knudstrop, for the erection Of a
building wherein to continue his ohserva.
tons and have laboratory. Brahe built
another observatory at Wandsheck near
Hamburg. when residing with the Coun.
Rantzau This ediice is still standing,
and bRt Of him is placed in one of the
upper rooms But it was at Knudstrop
that. in 1872. he discovered new star in
the constellation Cassiopeia. Soon after
this. having married pretty peasant girl
tar beneath bis rank. = quarrel ensued
between him and his relations. and it was
of nature so violent that the king. then
Frederick H.. had to interpose his au.
thority ere reconciliation could be ef-
fcc,cd. sve~ 81.
by command of the latter. in the fol-
lowing year he began to lecture at Copen-
hagen OH Che planetary system and in
1875 he began his travels. and passing
through Germany proceeded as far as Ven-
ice, where Luigi Mocenigo. under whom
the famous battle Of Lepanto was won,
reigned as Dodge. s as
Aware that be was coldly viewed by his
relstioas in consequence Of his marriage
he resolved 10 settle ut Basic. in Switzcr-
iacd, with his vito aud children bot
King Frederick, 10th to lose man so ca
pable of doing honor alike 10 Denmark
and to Sweden. promised. With adiscrin-
mating generosity that did him honor, 70
bestow upon him for life tho island ol
Hon. in the Sound, between Ccpsnhs-
gen and Lanscrona. aud usually called by
seamen. in those days. the Scarlet Isle.-
IL was very fertile. and n seven miles in
tsircumfersuee. Frederick did more, for.
however. intolerans in religious matters,
he was ever bountifal to the learned; he
heste~ed upon Tyche Brshe a pension d
1000 crowns out Of his treasury. q Zee in
Norway. and n csaoary in the Cathedral
/ Of Roskilde which broaght him . Thousand
more. rs z--. 81 rt 4a.
In the course Of four years Brahe hsd
; built in the centre of his island the hand.
; some castle ofUrauiburg. which had many
splendid apartments; and therein he had
an observatory and all his books. mathe.
msfieal sud sssrononical Instruments. -
Adjpining q Be erected mill Soc making
spspev. priotine house, assi' lahorssories
for ssenssal insessieas asess; bet hisksssr-
site place for study ing the stars wss ss S,el.
leabars. n edi6ce vhish be erected wess-
wrsssf tho e.s,is exprexly.for lie sess
.pose OF an ebsessstcsy. The rest Of the isls
, be laid sas inp gsrdess. srvi.as Ssh poajs
sad in every way nads 10 one Of the mss
ssasraing phases iu psasask. ssaa Il sas
b There Brahe n.sided rfos tpsntrs vssrs
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