Title
Urbain Jean Joseph Leverrier
Caption
Urbain Jean Joseph Leverrier (1811-77) French astronomer who calculated the position of planet Neptune in 1846. Calculations confirmed by observation by Johann Gottfried Galle at Berlin. Obverse of commemorative medal
Date
1846
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390001538
License type
Rights managed
Available size
34,9Mb (1,3Mb) / 11,5in x 11,8in / 3443 x 3543 (300dpi)