This astronomer spent 20 years plotting the position of the planet Mars.
A) Sir Isaac Newton
B) Galileo
C) Tycho Brahe
D) Nicolaus Copernicus
E) Johannes Kepler

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Tycho Brahe was known for his comprehensive astronomical observations, including the 20 years he spent meticulously plotting the position of Mars. While other astronomers may have also studied Mars, Brahe was particularly focused on it and made significant contributions to our understanding of its motion.

This Astronomer Spent 20 Years Plotting the Position of the Planet