Apparatus of Johannes Hevelius (about 1640), used for studying the sun. Hevelius, a German astronomer, was also noted for his map of the moon and his star catalogue. His work was typical of the astronomical revolution of the 17th century.


Apparatus of Johannes Hevelius (about 1640), used for studying the sun. Hevelius, a German astronomer, was also noted for his map of the moon and his star catalogue. His work was typical of the astronomical revolution of the 17th century.


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