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Tycho Brahe Planetarium
The
Planetarium in Copenhagen is named after the distinguished Danish
nobleman and astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601),
who was credited for providing the most accurate astronomical observations
of his time.
Tycho Brahe
Tycho Brahe was a very educated person, who attended the universities
of Copenhagen and Leipzig, and then travelled through the German
region, studying further at the universities of Wittenberg, Rostock,
and Basel. During this period his interest in alchemy
and astronomy was aroused, and he bought several
astronomical instruments. In 1572 Tycho Brahe observed
the new star in Cassiopeia and published a brief
tract about it the following year.
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Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, who supplied the most accurate
astronomical observations of his time, lost a part of
his nose in a dual and wore a replacement made of copper
for the rest of his life. |
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| Tycho
Brahe built his observatory Uraniborg in 1576 on the isle
of Hven in the Sound. The observatory was one of the finest
in Europe and the funding was provided by King Frederik
II as a gift. |
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The
Uraniborg Observatory
In years after Tycho Brahe accepted an offer from the King
Frederick II (1534-1588 - ruled Denmark and Norway 1559–88)
to fund an observatory. He was given the little island of Hven
in the Sound (Øresund) near Copenhagen,
and there he built his observatory, Uraniborg in
1576, which became the finest observatory in Europe,
with the most accurate obviations of the planets and stars in the
universe. After a dispute with King Christian IV
(1577-1648 – ruled Denmark and Norway 1588-1648) Tycho Brahe
was forced to leave Denmark in 1597. He then served
the emperor Rudolf II in Prague and died here in 1601.
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Round Tower in 1870 was placed in the old Latin Quarters
of Copenhagen and built by King Christian IV in 1642 as
an observatory for scholars at the university. The Round
Tower is a great tourist attraction and many visitors
enjoy the superb view from the top over the city. |
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in 1963, with the bend of St. Jørgens Lake where
the new Tycho Brahe Planetarium was placed alongside Gammel
Kongevej in 1988. Copenhagen's first skyscraper is the
SAS hotel built in 1960. At the back is the Town Hall
and the Cathedral to the left. |
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The
Round Tower
The Round Tower was the next observatory to be
built and completed in 1642 on the initiative of
King Christian IV, after the building of Tycho Brahe’s
Uraniborg in 1576 and to follow up on
the great astronomical traditions after Tycho Brahe works and studies.
The Round Tower complex is more than 350 years old
and is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe - situated in
the old Latin Quarters right in the centre of Copenhagen. The tower
has a height of 36 metres and built with a 210
metre long spiral stairway, which leads to the top of the
old astronomical observatory. The present observatory is from
1926 and anyone is welcome to try the refracting
telescope and see the many different celestial bodies in
the solar system from the Northern hemisphere.
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to Bodil and Helge Pedersen, who donated DKK 50 million
for the construction of a new advanced planetarium based
upon their great interest for astronomy and to share their
passion with others, who wanted to experience and observe
the beauties of the starry sky and endless space. |
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The
founders of The Tycho Brahe Planetarium
In 1983 the Urania Foundation was established,
when Bodil and Helge Pedersen donated DKK
50 million for the construction of a new planetarium in
Copenhagen. Bodil Pedersen father, Harald Pedersen
was one of the founders of Novo in 1925
– today the world's leading diabetes care company –
with headquarters in Denmark that markets its pharmaceutical products
in 179 countries, with a work force of approximately 22,000 full-time
employees in 79 countries.
Sharing a dream
Bodil
and Harald Pedersen’s gift to the city by building one of
the world’s most advanced planetariums was based on their
great interest for astronomy and their fascination
of exploring the universe, which lead to the dream
of sharing their passion with others, who wanted to experience and
observe the beauties of the starry sky and obtain
answers to some of the mysteries of space.
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Tycho Brahe facilities is one of the world’s most
advanced planetariums designed like an oblique cylinder,
with the grand Space Theatre inside. |
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| Display
of the infinite universe at the planetarium, with a
clear aim to give the audience the best information
about the outstanding solar system. |
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The
Tycho Brahe Planetarium
When it was decided to build the new Planetarium, the foundation
stone was laid in February 1988 and inaugurated
one year later in 1989. The form of the building
is designed like an oblique cylinder, with the
Space Theatre inside. The highest place of the
building is about 38 metres – and 2
metres higher than The Round Tower – similar to a
12-14 story building.
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spectacular Space Theatre at the planetarium showing crystal
clear IMAX and digital 3D films with digital surround
sound to a breathtaking audience. There are numerous titles
of IMAX-films to select from and be a part of during the
performance. |
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IMAX-films that are shown at the planetarium are 70 mm
wide and has a length of 5 km, with a digital soundtrack
and a six-channel surround system that leaves the audience
with a stunning and unforgettable experience. |
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IMAX
and Digital 3D film
The Space Theatre with its 1000 m2
dome-shaped screen is the centre of all major activities in the
planetarium. The audience can experience the breathtaking crystal
clear IMAX and digital 3D films
with a special designed wrap-around digital surround sound system,
which makes the audience feel that they are really a part of a journey
to many different worlds and places. The IMAX experience lets you
believe you're truly here and there and everywhere.
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decorative hall and permanent exhibition at the planetarium
with plentiful of background material covering several
astronomical subjects and space research projects throughout
the past. |
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permanent exhibition shows the active universe in an understandable
way by promoting extensive knowledge on natural science
and popularizing astronomy for everyone. |
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Permanent
Exhibition
The permanent exhibition shows the active universe
in an understandable way and gives the public many answers to the
numerous of mysteries of the space. The displayed
presentation of the universe at the Planetarium is a must
for any astronomy lover.
Location
The Tycho Brahe Planetarium is located at the southern end of Skt.
Jørgens Sø (St. Jørgens Lake) and not far from
Axel Square – Central Station –
Vesterport Station and the Liberty Memorial.
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Brahe Planetarium
Address
Tycho Brahe Planetarium
Gammel Kongevej 10
1610 Copenhagen V
Busses:
12 - 14 - 15 - 29 - 30 - 40 - 66 - 67 - 68 - 5A - 6A
Trains
– Vesterport Station – Central Station
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