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File:Tycho Brahe.jpg|link=Tycho Brahe (nonfiction)|1569: Astronomer [[Tycho Brahe (nonfiction)|Tycho Brahe]] uses [[Gnomon algorithm functions]] make improved astronomical observations. | File:Tycho Brahe.jpg|link=Tycho Brahe (nonfiction)|1569: Astronomer [[Tycho Brahe (nonfiction)|Tycho Brahe]] uses [[Gnomon algorithm functions]] make improved astronomical observations. | ||
File: | File:Nathaniel Bowditch.jpg|link=Nathaniel Bowditch (nonfiction)|1773: American captain and mathematician [[Nathaniel Bowditch (nonfiction)|Nathaniel Bowditch]] born. He will be a founder of modern maritime navigation; his book ''The New American Practical Navigator'', first published in 1802, will be carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel. | ||
File:Wizard Jan Kochanowski.jpg|link=Jan_Kochanowski|1966: Poet and wizard [[Jan Kochanowski]] adapts [[Nebra sky disk (nonfiction)|Nebra sky disk]] for use as [[scrying engine]]. | File:Wizard Jan Kochanowski.jpg|link=Jan_Kochanowski|1966: Poet and wizard [[Jan Kochanowski]] adapts [[Nebra sky disk (nonfiction)|Nebra sky disk]] for use as [[scrying engine]]. | ||
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1569: Astronomer Tycho Brahe uses Gnomon algorithm functions make improved astronomical observations.
1773: American captain and mathematician Nathaniel Bowditch born. He will be a founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, will be carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel.
1966: Poet and wizard Jan Kochanowski adapts Nebra sky disk for use as scrying engine.