Johannes Stöffler

Johannes Stöffler (December 10, 1452 – February 16, 1531) was a German mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, priest, maker of astronomical instruments and professor at the University of Tübingen. His name is also sometimes written Stöfler.

Works

1493: A celestial globe for the Bishop of Constance. This globe, as the sole remaining and most important object of his workshop, is exhibited at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nürnberg.

Related Topics:
Globe - Constance - Germanisches Nationalmuseum - Nürnberg

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1496: An astronomical clock for the Minister of Constance.

Related Topics:
Minister - Constance

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1498: A celestial globe for the Bishop of Worms.

Related Topics:
Globe - Worms

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1499: An Almanac (Almanach nova plurimis annis venturis inserentia) published in collaboration with the astronomer Jakob Pflaum of Ulm, which was designated as a continuation of the ephemeris of Regiomontanus. It had a large circulation, underwent 13 editions until 1551 and excerted a strong effect on Renaissance astronomy.

Related Topics:
Almanac - Ephemeris - Regiomontanus

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1512: A book on the construction and use of the astrolabe (Elucidatio fabricae ususque astrolabii), published in 16 editions until 1620.

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1514: Astronomical tables (Tabulae astronomicae).

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1518: A proposal for a calendar revision (Calendarium romanum magnum) which formed a foundation for the Gregorian calendar.

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