Which famous astronomer was influenced by Peuerbach?
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Albert Einstein
Answer
Johannes Kepler, the renowned astronomer, was significantly influenced by the work of Georg von Peuerbach, a 15th-century mathematician and astronomer. Peuerbach's contributions to astronomy, particularly his advancements in trigonometry and the development of astronomical tables, laid the groundwork for Kepler's later discoveries. Kepler built upon Peuerbach's ideas, using them as a foundation for his own groundbreaking work on planetary motion and the laws of celestial mechanics.
Stargazing with a Genius: The Georg von Peuerbach Astronomical Challenge
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