Sophia Brahe (1556–1643) was a Danish astronomer and the sister of the more famous astronomer Tycho Brahe. She played a significant role in the advancement of astronomical knowledge during the late 16th century. Sophia assisted her brother in his astronomical observations and research at his observatory on the island of Hven. Despite the challenges faced by women in the sciences during her time, Sophia was educated and knowledgeable in astronomy and mathematics.
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