He employed a dwarf named Jeppe as a "court jester" who Tycho believed possessed psychic powers. 🌌 A Scientific Legacy
Tycho Brahe was the last great astronomer to work without a telescope. Victor Thoren’s biography, The Lord of Uraniborg , captures the life of this eccentric Danish nobleman who bridged the gap between medieval mysticism and modern science. 🔭 The Man Behind the Metal Nose The Lord of Uraniborg: A Biography of Tycho Brahe
Tycho lost part of his nose in a sword fight over a mathematical formula. He employed a dwarf named Jeppe as a