Historically, the island was under Danish rule. The castle was once the residence of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, who lived from 1546 to 1601. He was also known for his interest in alchemy. His ...

The astronomer David Koerner thinks it also affects our sense of place — in the universe. “Seeing the galaxy in which you live, and understanding that it’s there, and understanding that your ...

A Chinese mission to test resource technologies at the moon's south pole is taking shape — and may even include a humanoid form. The new post shows slides detailing the Chang'e 8 spacecraft that ...

We’ll see about that; in the meantime, those longing for a Danish treat, right here, right now, need look no further than Sophie Bille Brahe’s just-opened Madison Avenue jewelry boutique. The shop is ...

The Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, who lived between 1546 and 1601, is widely recognized for his contributions to astronomy. In 1576, King Frederik II of Denmark granted Brahe the island of Ven as a ...

(GERMANY OUT) On the Swedish island of Ven in Oeresund; Workplace of Tycho Brahe; Tycho Brahe ... [+] exhibition at the Church of All Saints; (Photo by Wecker/ullstein bild via Getty Images) Five ...

That’s one reason why, after a recent trip to Denmark, I have newfound respect for one of astronomy's true pioneers —- Renaissance era Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Born into Danish aristocracy, ...

Also known as NGC 7293, it is a typical example of planetary nebulae. The remnant of a supernova observed in 1572, notably studied by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, lies about 13,000 light-years ...

While Schuler was among the first to spot the distant explosion, Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe is more widely associated with the event, as he studied it extensively and wrote a book about what he ...

1500: Astronomer Nicolas Copernicus observes a lunar eclipse. 1572; Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe observes a supernova with the naked eye in the Cassiopeia constellation, proving objects change beyond ...

The space station received a new shipment of supplies this morning (Nov. 5). A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft laden with 6,000 pounds (2,700 kilograms) of food, equipment and experiments completed ...