Regiomontanus

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Regiomontanus born?June 6, 1436
2. Where was Regiomontanus born?Königsberg, Lower Franconia, Holy Roman Empire (modern Germany)
3. Who was Regiomontanus?Regiomontanus was a smart mathematician and stargazer from Germany in the 1400s who helped us understand the stars.
4. Why did he change his name to Regiomontanus?He Latinized his name to show his love for ancient learning and to fit in with scholars of his time.

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