Tycho

[ tahy-koh ]

/ ˈtaɪ koʊ /

noun

a prominent crater in the third quadrant of the face of the moon, about 56 miles (90 km) in diameter.

Example sentences from the Web for tycho

He was appointed to succeed Tycho in the position of imperial mathematician.

Great Astronomers |R. S. Ball
In all this he was, of course, the antipodes of Tycho, but in mathematical skill he was greatly his superior.

Pioneers of Science |Oliver Lodge
Tycho, in fact, determined the errors of his instruments, and corrected his observations.

Inventors at Work |George Iles
Tycho Brahs catalogue only extended to 777; but he took care to ascertain all their places.

The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World |Thomas Wood

On Tycho's death, which occurred soon after, an opening presented itself which gave Kepler the opportunity his genius demanded.

Great Astronomers |R. S. Ball

British Dictionary definitions for tycho

Tycho

/ (ˈtaɪkəʊ) /

noun

a relatively young crater in the SW quadrant of the moon, 4 km deep and 84 km in diameter, with a central peak. It is the centre of a conspicuous system of rays

Word Origin for Tycho

named after Tycho Brahe

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Tycho

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Word Origin for Tycho