Simon Marius | |
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 Engraving of Marius in his book Mundus Iovialis (World of Jupiter), 1614 | |
| Born | Simon Mayr 10 January 1573 Gunzenhausen, Principality of Ansbach |
| Died | 5 January 1625 (aged 51) Ansbach, Principality of Ansbach |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Naming the four largest moons of Jupiter, studying Andromeda Galaxy, Jupiter |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
Simon Marius (latinized form of Simon Mayr; 10 January 1573 – 5 January 1625)[1] was a German astronomer. He was born in Gunzenhausen, near Nuremberg, but spent most of his life in the city of Ansbach. He is best known for being among the first observers of the four largest moons of Jupiter, and his publication of his discovery led to charges of plagiarism.
- ^ Rosen, Edward (2008). "Mayr (Marius), Simon". Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. Charles Scribner's Sons. Retrieved 2 January 2019 – via encyclopedia.com.