4 0 c m
27cm
actual image size: 19cm x 32cm
Description
Platinotype print of Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) from his book 'Selenographia' of 1647. Hevelius observed the transit of Mercury, discovered four comets and catalogued 1500 stars. He also named many lunar features in 'Selenographia'.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10198937
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