Simon Marius
German astronomer, discovered Jupiter's moons
Born
Died
1624
402 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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An astronomer and academic, contributions included early observations of the planets. Formulated a systematic approach to observing celestial bodies. The publication of 'Mundus Iovialis' detailed discoveries of Jupiter's four largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. This work provided significant insights into the structure of the solar system during the early 17th century.
Discovered Jupiter's four largest moons
Published 'Mundus Iovialis' in 1614
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