Nantucket's Newspaper Since 1821 (Jan. 23, 2014) The universe is a weird and wonderful place that’s full of surprises. Here are 10 things you might not know about the cosmos: 1. Sixteenth-century Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, whose observations of the motions of the planets played a key role in the history of astronomy, had a nose made of silver and gold because his real nose was cut off in a sword fight.
Jan. 23, 2014 - The Inquirer and Mirror
Kathleen Rice in United Press International Mr. Brahe betrayed the trust of his employer and the trust of his customers when he abused his position to fatten his own wallet,Rice said.