Hevelius, Johannes, 1611-1687

Variant names
Dates:
Birth 1611-01-28
Death 1687-01-28
Poles,
Polish,

Biographical notes:

Hevelius was a German astronomer who is most well known for his studies of comets, lunar topography, and his catalog of stars.

From the description of Letter, 1686. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122644730

Epithet: Consul at Dantzic

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000447.0x0003a7

Links to collections

Comparison

This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.

  • Added or updated
  • Deleted or outdated

Information

Permalink:
SNAC ID:

Subjects:

  • Astronomy
  • Lunar eclipses

Occupations:

not available for this record

Places:

  • Moon (as recorded)
  • Uranus (Planet) (as recorded)
  • Paris, France (as recorded)
  • Mars (Planet) (as recorded)

SNAC Cooperative Logo

Social Networks and Archival Context

SNAC is a discovery service for persons, families, and organizations found within archival collections at cultural heritage institutions.

Sponsors

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Endowment for the Humanities

Hosts

University of Virginia Library
National Archives and Records Administration