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Tycho Brahe. Tyge Ottesen Brahe, more commonly known as Tycho Brahe (latinized form), was an eminent Danish astronomer and alchemist. He played a vital role in the development of various astronomical instruments.ycho Brahe. Tyge Ottesen Brahe, more commonly known as Tycho Brahe (latinized form), was an eminent Danish astronomer and alchemist. He played a vital role in the development of various astronomical instruments.
In 1566, 20-year-old Brahe fought a fellow student in a duel over who was the better mathematician. As a result, he lost a large chunk of his nose.For the rest of his life, he donned a metal prosthetic to cover the disfigurement.A mysterious death. Brahe died in 1601 at the age of 54.e is sometimes referred to only by his first name, as in Tycho Crater on the moon, the Tycho Deep Space capsule and Tycho's Supernova Remnant. A precise view of the heavens. Despite his colorful life and death, Brahe contributed a great deal to the field of astronomy.