Simon Marius
German astronomer (1573–1625) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the 18th-century composer, see Simon Mayr.
Simon Marius (latinized form of Simon Mayr; 10 January 1573 – 5 January 1625)[1] was a German astronomer. He was born in Gunzenhausen, near Nuremberg, but spent most of his life in the city of Ansbach. He is best known for being among the first observers of the four largest moons of Jupiter, and his publication of his discovery led to charges of plagiarism.
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Simon Marius | |
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Born | Simon Mayr (1573-01-10)10 January 1573 |
Died | 5 January 1625(1625-01-05) (aged 51) Ansbach, Principality of Ansbach |
Nationality | German |
Known for | Naming the four largest moons of Jupiter, studying Andromeda Galaxy, Jupiter |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
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