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Brahe, Sophia (1556–1643) — Encyclopedia.com (Women in World History)

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  1. Sophia assisted with the observations that led to Tycho's computation of the lunar eclipse of December 8, 1573, and often visited his observatory on Hven.
    "Sophia assisted with the observations that led to his computation of the lunar eclipse of December 8, 1573, and often visited his well equipped observatory on the island of Hveen."
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