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Johannes Kepler

Urban Astronomer avatarPosted on 19 May, 2016 by Megan Ray Nichols16 Aug, 2021
Portrait of Johannes Kepler

If you’ve ever heard of the Kepler Telescope, it should come as no surprise to learn that it’s named after an astronomer. The Kepler Telescope is involved in the search for habitable planets beyond our solar system — but why would it be named after an astronomer who was born in 1571? Johannes Kepler was lucky enough to be taught by some of the greatest astronomers of his time. In return, he discovered three major laws regarding how planets move. … Continue reading →

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