Joseph-Nicolas Delisle
French astronomer and cartographer
Born
Died
1768
258 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to astronomy and cartography in the 18th century. Worked in the field of astronomy and developed various maps and celestial charts. Held the position of astronomer in the Russian Academy of Sciences and made important contributions to the understanding of the solar system.
Developed astronomical tables and maps
Contributed to the field of lunar mapping
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