Title
Paris Observatory in the time of Louis XIV
Caption
Paris Observatory in the time of Louis XIV. 1669 Louis XIV engaged the Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini (1525-1712) to construct and direct the observatory. Cassini spent the remainder of his life in France and became known as Jean Dominique Cassini. From 'Vies des Savants Illustres' by Louis Figuier. (Paris 1870). Engraving.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_395
License type
Rights managed
Available size
38,5Mb (4,7Mb) / 15,0in x 10,0in / 4500 x 2988 (300dpi)