Legacy
- He is credited with the invention of several scientific instruments, including the regula, the geometrical square. By several Purbach is also credited for the "Jacob's Staff" as well, but this is not plausible since the original Jacob's Staff was an instrument developed in the 14th century, prior to his lifetime.
- The crater Purbach on the Moon is named after him.
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