Tobias Mayer

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Tobias Mayer

Physics

#1927

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Astronomy

#273

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• Physics

Tobias Mayer's Degrees

• Doctorate Astronomy University of Göttingen

Why Is Tobias Mayer Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Tobias Mayer was a German astronomer famous for his studies of the Moon. He was born at Marbach, in Württemberg, and brought up at Esslingen in poor circumstances. A self-taught mathematician, he earned a living by teaching mathematics while still a youth. He had already published two original geometrical works when, in 1746, he entered J. B. Homann's cartographic establishment at Nuremberg. Here he introduced many improvements in mapmaking, and gained a scientific reputation which led to his election to the chair of economy and mathematics at the University of Göttingen. In 1754 he became superintendent of the observatory, where he worked until his death in 1762.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Tobias Mayer?

Tobias Mayer is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Göttingen