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.

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Examples 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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