Michael Maestlin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Michael Maestlin

German astronomer and mathematician

Date of Birth: 30-Sep-1550

Place of Birth: Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Death: 20-Oct-1631

Profession: scientist, astronomer, astrologer, mathematician, university teacher

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Michael Maestlin (also Mästlin, Möstlin, or Moestlin) (30 September 1550 – 26 October 1631) was a German astronomer and mathematician, known for being the mentor of Johannes Kepler.
He was a student of Petrus Apianus and was known as the teacher who most influenced Kepler.
Maestlin was considered to be one of the most significant astronomers between the time of Copernicus and Kepler.