Jean-Dominique Cassini (c1670-1756) Italian-born French astronomer. First director of the Paris Observatory. Copperplate engraving 1777. In the left background is the Paris Observatory.

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Jean-Dominique Cassini (c1670-1756) Italian-born French astronomer. First director of the Paris Observatory. Copperplate engraving 1777. In the left background is the Paris Observatory.

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