
Title
Johann Franz Encke
Caption
Johann Franz Encke (1791-1865) German astronomer; proved that comet of 1818 had already been observed in 1786,1795 and 1805; since called Encke's comet. Engraving
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07103_460000283
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,6Mb (2,1Mb) / 11,8in x 10,0in / 3543 x 3014 (300dpi)