Johannes Hevelius was born on January 28, 1611 and died on January 28, 1687. Johannes Hevelius would have been 76 years old at the time of death or 404 years old today.
Johannes Hevelius died on January 28, 1687 at the age of 76.
Johannes Hevelius was born on January 28, 1611.
Johannes Hevelius was born on January 28, 1611.
Johannes Hevelius died on January 28, 1687 at the age of 76.
Elisabeth Hevelius was born in 1647.
Elisabeth Hevelius died in 1693.
The name Lacerta means "lizard" in Latin. The constellation Lacerta represents a lizard and was introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century.
Neil Armstrong, Known as Tranquility Base in English
The newest constellation officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union is called "Vulpecula, the Fox." It was introduced in the early 17th century by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius.
J. Hevelius has written: 'Descriptio cometae anno ... M.DC.LXV. exorti, cum genuinis observationibus'
As Mira is the brightest periodic variable that is not visible to the naked eye for part of its cycle, when Johannes Hevelius observed it, he named it "Mira" (meaning "wonderful" or "astonishing," in Latin) because it acted like no other known star.
It was found by a German man named Seemore Butts. He had a hairy face and chest and butt.