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Michael Maestlin, German astronomer and mathematician (born 1550)

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Michael Maestlin

German astronomer and mathematician (1550–1631)

Michael Maestlin was a German astronomer and mathematician, best known as the mentor of Johannes Kepler. A student of Philipp Apian, Maestlin is recognized as the teacher who had the greatest influence on Kepler. He is regarded as one of the most significant astronomers of the…
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October 26

Day of the year

October 26 is the 299th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 66 days remain until the end of the year.
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