By Sophie Chowdhury
Phys 212x Spring 2007
Johannes Keppler
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Quick Facts About Kepler:
Johannes Kepler was a German mathematician, astronomer,
and astrologer.
Had a gestational period of 244 days, 9 hours, and
53 minutes (which he calculated himself, he was premature)
Accomplished work in astronomy, optics, and harmonics
Published works included The New Astronomy, Mystery
of the Cosmos, Harmonies of the World, Dream of the Moon, etc
Three laws of planetary motion, orbits of planets
First to observe a supernova, later named Keplers
supernova
Assistant to a court mathematician for Emperor Rudolf
II, later became the court mathematician
A math teacher
Works of Kepler:
Kepler's Supernova
Kepler's Laws
of Planetary Motion