Tycho Brahe , Danish Astronomer

On the 21st of August 1560 the then fifteen year old Tycho Brahe observed a solar eclipse and it became the decisive experience, which led him to the serious study of astronomy.
Tycho Brahe was born into a high ranking noble family on December 15, 1546. With that he was destined for a life and work with the Danish court, but his strong interest in astronomy led him in a completely different direction, which made him one of the most important Danes of all time, renowned far beyond his time and his native land.