Title

Johannes Hevelius's observatory at Gansk

Caption

Engraving depicting Johannes Hevelius's observatory at Gansk. Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) a Polish astronomer, councillor and mayor of Danzig. Dated 17th Century

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_180

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (8,5Mb) / 18,4in x 12,7in / 5525 x 3796 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Johannes Hevelius Polish Poland Observatory Space Star Stars Planet Planets History of Astronomy Astronomy Astronomer Councillor Mayor Danzig Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Commonwealth 17th Century