Jean Dominique Cassini (1625-1712) Italian-born French astronomer. In the background is the Paris Observatory which Cassini directed for many years. Engraving

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Jean Dominique Cassini (1625-1712) Italian-born French astronomer. In the background is the Paris Observatory which Cassini directed for many years. Engraving

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