Tycho Brahe was a Danish nobleman of the 16^th century. Known today for his unprecedented dedication to accurate astronomical observation, Tycho Brahe brought many commendable contributions to the development of modern astronomy. In fact, in an important way Brahe revolutionized observational methodology in astronomy during his time. Among the first to make nightly observations from the same place, at the same time every night, Brahe is regarded by many as one of the best astronomical observers in all recorded history. With his meticulous methodology, advanced astronomical tools and constant calibrations of the stars and planets, Tycho Brahe brought a new attention to the accuracy of astronomical readings.

Brahe’s remarkable observational consistency led to numerous achievements in astronomy, one of which was to edge away from the Aristotelian astronomical framework predominant at the time. With his systematic naked eye observations Brahe discovered a new star and a meteorite. Brahe's discovery of a new star directly challenged the Aristotelian scientific framework, which held the heavens to be unchanging. His further observation of a meteorite shattered the Aristotelian notion of crystal planetary spheres.

Tycho’s system resembles a blend of the Copernican and the Ptolemaic system. One of Tycho Brahe’s most note worthy achievements was his system’s ability to account for the most appealing features of the Copernican and Ptolemaic system. Not easily achievable, Tychonic system is essentially equally able to predict and explain such important empirical astronomical events as the movement of the stars, moon, sun, and planets. Tycho’s system manages to account for terrestrial mechanics, while meeting the mathematical requirements set by Copernican. In addition it allows for the planets to move around the sun while accommodating for the belief, predominant at the time, that Earth remains stationary.