Giovanni Battista Riccioli
Astronomer, wrote Almagestum Novum
Born
April 17th, 1598
427 years ago
Died
June 25th, 1671
354 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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An Italian priest and astronomer significantly contributed to the field of astronomy through the publication of Almagestum Novum in 1651. This work included extensive observations of celestial bodies, the formulation of new astronomical models, and the introduction of a system to classify stars. Riccioli's keen observations, particularly regarding the moon's surface, led to the first systematic study of lunar features. Additionally, he was instrumental in establishing the names of numerous lunar features that are still in use today.
Published Almagestum Novum
Developed a lunar nomenclature system
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