Johannes Kepler (dec 27, 1571 – nov 15, 1630)
Description:
German astronomer and mathematician who is best known for his laws of planetary motion. Kepler's laws describe the orbits of the planets around the sun, and they are considered to be one of the most important contributions to the field of astronomy. One of his most famous formulas is the third law of planetary motion, which states that the square of the orbital period of a planet is proportional to the cube of its average distance from the sun.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 27, 1571
nov 15, 1630
~ 58 years