The Tycho Brahe Medal is awarded by the
European Astronomical Society
The European Astronomical Society (EAS) is a learned society, founded under the Swiss Civil Code in 1990, as an association to contribute and promote the advancement of astronomy in Europe, and to deal with astronomical matters at a European lev ...
. Namesake is the Danish astronomer of the Renaissance
Tycho Brahe
Tycho Brahe ( ; ; born Tyge Ottesen Brahe, ; 14 December 154624 October 1601), generally called Tycho for short, was a Danish astronomer of the Renaissance, known for his comprehensive and unprecedentedly accurate astronomical observations. He ...
. Inaugurated in 2008, the prize is awarded annually in recognition of the pioneering of European astronomical instrumentations, or major discoveries based largely on such instruments.
Since 2019, a medal has been awarded.
Laureates
The following persons have received the Tycho Brahe Prize/Medal:
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References
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External links
European Astronomical Society
Astronomy in Europe
Astronomy prizes
Awards established in 2008
European science and technology awards