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Amici, Giovanni Battista, 1786-1863 (1)

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Giovanni Amici was an Italian astronomer and microscopist. Amici was born in Modena, Italy. After studying at Bologna, he became professor of mathematics at Modena, and in 1831 was appointed inspector-general of studies in the duchy. A few years later he was chosen director of the observatory at Florence, where he also lectured at the museum of natural history. Amici died in Florence in April 1863. His name is best known for the improvements he effected in the mirrors of reflecting telescopes...

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