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and later at the University of Tübingen, where he taught for 47 years starting in 1583. In 1582, he authored a popular introduction to astronomy.

While teaching at the university, Maestlin primarily taught traditional Ptolemaic astronomy in his courses. However, he introduced Copernican heliocentric astronomy to his advanced students, fostering a deeper understanding of the revolutionary model.

While Maestlin had diverse interests, including calendar reform and mathematics, he was, above all, an astronomer. He dedicated much

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