Johannes Schöner

Johannes Schöner (January 16,1477 – January 16,1547) was a German astronomer and cartographer.

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January 16 - 1477 - 1547 - German - Astronomer - Cartographer

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He owned his own printing company and published many maps and globes. The very first printed globe of the sky was made in his workshop in 1515.

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Map - Globe - 1515

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A crater on Mars is named in his honor.

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Crater - Mars

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