Title

Giuseppe Piazzi's refracting telescope with achromatic lens built by Jesse Ramsden

Caption

Engraving depicting Giuseppe Piazzi's refracting telescope with achromatic lens built by Jesse Ramsden. Giuseppe Piazzi (1746-1826) an Italian Catholic priest of the Theatine order, mathematician, and astronomer. Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) an English mathematician, astronomical and scientific instrument maker. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_236

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,2Mb) / 13,4in x 17,4in / 4014 x 5225 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Giuseppe Piazzi Refracting Telescope Telescope Telescopic Stars Star Space Observation Observatory Achromatic Lens Lens Astronomy History of Astronomy History of Astrology Astrology Jesse Ramsden Italian Italy England English Astronomer Astronomical Scientific Instrument Catholic Catholic Priest Priest Theatine Order Mathematician Mathematics History of Mathematics 19th Century