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China Daily: China Culture: Astronomy and Geography
Access a collection of articles about the scientific contributions made by the ancient Chinese in the areas of astronomy and geography. Includes write-ups of famous astronomers and geographers, astronomical instruments, and more.
The National Gallery (UK)
The National Gallery: Celestial Globe
As part of a larger exhibit on science and the history of scientific instruments, this site examines a detail from a painting by Olivier van Deuren which features a celestial globe. The globe is only one feature of the larger, more...
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University of Cambridge: Tycho Brahe
The Department of History and Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University provides biographical information on Tycho Brahe, the most famous obervational astronomer of the sixteenth century.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Hypatia
The life and accomplishments of Hypatia-- the Egyptian mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher-- are documented in this synopsis. While the focus is on earlier events in her life, information is also provided on her contributions to...
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Hypatia
Learn more about Hypatia when you check out this resource. This site features a picture and a brief synopsis of this famous scientist.
Other
Ellinogermaniki Agogi: Eratosthenes Experiment
A profile of the ancient Greek mathematician, geographer, and astronomer, Eratosthenes. Looks at his many accomplishments, including measuring the circumference of the Earth and the distance to the Moon and the Sun. Includes links to...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Nicolaus Copernicus
Biography of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the scientist who first put forward the theory that the Sun was the center of the universe.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Anders Jons Angstrom
Biography of Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874), a Swedish physicist who pioneered the field of spectroscopy. He was also well known for his work in mathematics and astronomy.
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: The Solar System
Explore the solar system through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn the latest scientific discoveries, the history of space exploration, and much more. Site includes videos, graphics, articles, and photographs.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Zu Chongzhi
The University of St. Andrews offers a biography of Zu Chongzhi, a Chinese astronomer and mathematician.
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: People in Astronomy
A list of famous people associated with Astronomy.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Galileo Galilei
Brief biographical sketch of Galileo Galilei, famous scientist and astronomer whose discoveries include the Tower of Pisa Experiment and the Galilean Telescope.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Isaac Newton Biography
Interesting biographical information and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, famous physicist, astronomer, mathematician, and philosopher.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Al Khwarizmi
Brief biographical sketch of Muhammad Ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi, famous mathematician who developed Algebra.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Professor R. A. Proctor
Famous astronomer and mathematician.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Nicolaus Copernicus
This is a portrait of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Copernicus devised a heliocentric model of the universe that differed from other theories at the time.
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University of St Andrews: Edmond Halley
A very thorough biography of Edmond Halley, rich with quotes by and about this famous astronomer and mathematician.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ptolemy
A biography on Ptolemy, a Greek astronomer, discusses his two most famous works, "Almagest" and "Geographia." Other books he wrote are also listed.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Johannes Schoner
(1477-1547) Famous German astronomer and cartographer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Bernouilli
(1744-1807) A famous Swiss mathematician and astronomer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir William Herschel
Sir William Herschel, famous English astronomer
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Science Kids: Science Images: Galileo
This image is of Italian scientist Galileo Galilei, a brilliant astronomer who made many contributions to the world of science. Check out our Galileo facts page for more information on this famous scientist.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Johannes Kepler
This image shows Johannes Kepler, a German astronomer famous for his laws of planetary motion. Check out our Johannes Kepler facts page for more information.