Jan Šindel was a professor at Charles University and became the rector of the University in 1410. He lectured on mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...

 and astronomy

Astronomy

Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...

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Šindel's astronomical tables and maps were allegedly still used by Tycho Brahe

Tycho Brahe

Tycho Brahe , born Tyge Ottesen Brahe, was a Danish nobleman known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations...

. He had a special liking for astronomical devices. Based on his suggestion and calculations Mikuláš of Kadaň

Mikulas of Kadan

Mikuláš of Kadaň was an Imperial clockmaker who designed the clock machine of Prague Orloj together with Jan Šindel around 1410 . The Orloj was modified by Master Hanuš who was mistaken to be the creator of the clock according to the legend recorded by Alois Jirásek....

 constructed the Prague Orloj

Prague Orloj

The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, at . The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still working.-Description:The Orloj is...

 clock in 1410.

The asteroid 3847 Šindel

3847 Šindel

3847 Šindel is a main belt asteroid with an orbital period of 2032.3180343 days . The asteroid was discovered on February 16, 1982.-References:...

is named after him.