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= Johann Tobias Mayer
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Johann Tobias Mayer (1723-1762) was a notable German astronomer, mathematician, and cartographer of the 18th century. He is best known for his work on lunar theory and cartography. Mayer contributed to the understanding of the moon's motion and its phases, and he also developed more accurate methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.