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Street Plaque in Paris

author: S.Beaucourt/Novapix

reference: t-eufra-92037

Image Size 300 DPI: 28 * 19 cm

Rue La Caille, street sign. Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille (March 15, 1713 – March 21, 1762) was a French astronomer. He is noted for his catalogue of nearly 10,000 southern stars, including 42 nebulous objects. This catalogue introduced 14 new constellations which have since become standard.

Keywords for this photo:

2011 - ASTRONOMER - ASTRONOMY - CITY - FRANCE - LA CAILLE - LA CAILLE NICOLAS LOUIS - PANEL - PARIS - PLAQUE -