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Johannes Kepler, 1571-1630. German mathematician remembered for his contributions to astronomy and physics.

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More Kepler, by Michael Fowler Part two of a biography, discussing Kepler's investigations of planetary motion and gravity. galileoandeinstein.physics.virginia.edu/../../morekepl.html

Johannes Kepler A short biography. galileoandeinstein.physics.virginia.edu/../lectures/kepler.html

Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler Short biographies. galileoandeinstein.physics.virginia.edu/lectures/tycho.htm

Astronomy History - Johannes Kepler Brief biography highlighting his status as a defender of Copernicus and a formulator of planetary-motion laws. space.about.com/library/weekly/aa090702a.htm

Kepler, Johannes (1571-1630) Encyclopedia entry provides a brief biography of this German astronomer and mathematician. www.encyclopedia.com/html/k/kepler-j1.asp

Johannes Kepler Includes detailed biography, online links, outlines of some of his works, quotes, and reading list. www.johanneskepler.com

Starry Messenger: Johannes Kepler Biography, and information on Kepler's mathematical techniques, poetry, and interest in astrology. From the Whipple Museum of the History of Science. www.hps.cam.ac.uk/starry/kepler.html

Johannes Kepler and the Music of the Spheres An article by David Plant describing Kepler's astrological beliefs. www.panplanet.com/articles/davidplant.htm