Tycho Brahe's Innovations

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Precise astronomical observations
Brahe develop highly accurate measurements of the positions of celestial bodies using instruments he designs such as the quadrant and sextant.
Hybrid model of the solar system
He proposed a geoheliocentric model where the sun orbited the earth while other planets orbited the sun
Invention of astronomical instruments
He created large, non-telescopic devices like the mural quadrant and armillary sphere, to measure planetary positions with unprecedented accuracy
Star catalog 
He compiled a detailed star catalog with over 1000 stars improving the accuracy of celestial maps