Title

Frontispiece of Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions

Caption

Frontispiece of Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions. Giuseppe Piazzi (1746-1826) an Italian priest of the Theatine Order, mathematician, and astronomer. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_237

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,7Mb) / 19,7in x 11,8in / 5916 x 3545 (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 Italian Italy Frontispiece Astronomer Astronomical Catholic Catholic Priest Priest Theatine Order Mathematician Mathematics History of Mathematics 19th Century