Illustration from Hevelius' Machina coelestis (1673), containing a description of his instruments. Johannes Hevelius (January 28, 1611 - January 28, 1687) was a Polish astronomer. He is remembered as the founder of founder of lunar topography, who also de
Illustration from Hevelius' Machina coelestis (1673), containing a description of his instruments. Johannes Hevelius (January 28, 1611 - January 28, 1687) was a Polish astronomer. He is remembered as the founder of founder of lunar topography, who also described ten new constellations (seven of which are still recognized by astronomers). This image has been color-enhanced.
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