About Johann Hommel
Lived 1518 – 1562 (aged 44). Johann Hommel was a German mathematician, astronomer and theologian.
Johann Hommel (also Johannes Homelius, Hummelius, Homilius, Hummel; 2 February 1518 in Memmingen – 4 July 1562 in Leipzig) was a German astronomer and mathematician.
Work Hommel was appointed professor of mathematics at the University of Leipzig in 1551.
In 1552 or 1553, Richard Cantzlar introduced transversal dot lines in graduations. It was a variant of the zigzag line system introduced by Hommel. Tycho Brahe obtained the zigzag line system from Hommel.
The lunar crater Hommel is named after him.
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Who was Johann Hommel?
German astronomer and mathematician (1518–1562)
When was Johann Hommel born?
Johann Hommel was born on 2 February 1518 in Memmingen.
When did Johann Hommel die?
Johann Hommel died on 4 July 1562 in Leipzig.
What was Johann Hommel's occupation?
Johann Hommel was a mathematician, astronomer and theologian.
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Johann Hommel was German.
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