[unknown maker], 1673
Hevelius, Johannes. Machina coelestis pars prior Arrow right Arrow left
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photo - whole telescope
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Year: 1673

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Collection: Hevelius, Johannes. Machina coelestis pars prior

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Marv's files.

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Depiction of Hevelius's set-up to observe sun. A refracting telescope projects image of sun onto piece of paper on mount. This apparatus was used to observe transit of the sun by Mercury 3 May 1661.

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