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Michael Maestlin | |
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| Born | 30 September 1550 |
| Died | 26 October 1631 (aged 81) |
| Education | Tübinger Stift |
| Known for | Mentor of Johannes Kepler First known decimal approximation of the (inverse) golden ratio |
Michael Maestlin (also Mästlin, Möstlin, or Moestlin; 30 September 1550 – 26 October 1631)[1] was a German astronomer and mathematician, known for being the mentor of Johannes Kepler. He was a student of Philipp Apian and was known as the teacher who most influenced Kepler. Maestlin was considered to be one of the most significant astronomers between the time of Copernicus and Kepler.[2]
- ^ Volker Bialas (1987), "Mästlin, Michael", Neue Deutsche Biographie (in German), vol. 15, Berlin: Duncker & Humblot, pp. 644–645
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