User:SpaceCowboy2000/Georg von Peuerbach

The main focus of Georg von Peuerbach was the Ptmoly cosmos, notably the belief in an egg shaped cosmos.

During this time he also met Italian astronomer Giovanni Bianchini of Ferrara and the Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa.

In 1457, following the assassination of two notable political figures, Ladislas fled Vienna and died later that year. Peurbach did not receive an appointment from either of Ladislas' two successors, but rather served as court astrologer to Frederick III.

Georg von Peuerbach passed away on April 8, 1461. His work however continued on through the University of Venice, the place he attended in his young twenties. While at Vienna, Peuerbach taught planetary motion to students at the university. Peuerbach's teachings were based on Ptolemaic teachings and became so famous that from 1472 they were printed under the title ‘Theoricae Novae Planetarum‘. This is the textbook Peurbach wrote that held all his planetary theorems & knowledge inside. Georg von Peurbach set the path for future scholars, scientists, and astronomers for years to come.

Peurbach’s early death was a serious loss to the progress of astronomy. The progression of learning about astronomy was put on a halt after Georg von Peurbach died. His student, Regiomontanus, however was able to continue on to his work and provide more advisement in the scientific community on astronomy and the universe.

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Georg von Peuerbach passed away on April 8, 1461. His work however continued on through the University of Venice, the place he attended in his young twenties. While at Vienna, Peuerbach taught planetary motion to students at the university. Peuerbach's teachings were based on Ptolemaic teachings and became so famous that from 1472 they were printed under the title ‘Theoricae Novae Planetarum‘. This is the textbook Peurbach wrote that held all his planetary theorems & knowledge inside. Georg von Peurbach set the path for future scholars, scientists, and astronomers for years to come.

Peurbach’s early death was a serious loss to the progress of astronomy. The progression of learning about astronomy was put on a halt after Georg von Peurbach died. His student, Regiomontanus, however was able to continue on to his work and provide more advisement in the scientific community on astronomy and the universe.

Theorica planetarum

described different branches of mathematics

Theoricae novae planetarium

Peuerbach expanded on Ptomlic geometric planatary theory originated based on lecture he presented at the University of Vienna

"New Planetary Theory" expanded on the ptolemaic system, best illustrated by the sun it demonstrated how spheres must be eccentric to the center of the world. Additionally it presents an homocentric Earth, however based on the theories he established in the book all season would be the same length

Based on a series of Peuerbach's lectures at Bürgerschule in Vienna that were transcribed by Regiomontanus. The novel introduced the "New Planetary Theory of Georg von Peuerbach" based on the already successful Ptolomic system, this new theory combined the physical realities of eccentric planetary spheres. Peuerbach used his model of the sun to remove eccentric shells and add partial orbs

Georg von Peuerbach work outlives him through because of his ability to mass communicate astronomy, mathematics and art. His contributions simplified seeming difficult ideas, making them more digestible and inspired critical thought. Through his tutelage he was able to create an astronomy program at his alma mater, further expanding the understanding of astronomy.

Nicolaus Copernicus work, and later Sir Issac Newtons disproved many of the ideas that Peuerbach supported while defending the ptolemaic system, nonetheless his advancement in astrological technology and theory help modernize the study of astronomy.

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