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Paris Observatory in the time of Louis XIV, 17th century (1870). Artist: Unknown

Paris Observatory in the time of Louis XIV, 17th century (1870). Artist: Unknown

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Paris Observatory in the time of Louis XIV, 17th century (1870). In 1669 Louis engaged the Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini (1625-1712) to construct and direct the observatory. Cassini spent the remainder of his life in France and became known as Jean Dominique Cassini. From Vies des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier. (Paris, 1870).

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  1. King Louis XIV of France: French: King of FranceSearch Wikipedia for King Louis XIV of France
  2. Jean Dominique Cassini: Italian, French: AstronomerSearch Wikipedia for Jean Dominique Cassini
  3. Louis Figuier: French: Author, scientistSearch Wikipedia for Louis Figuier
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  1. 48 52 00 N , 002 20 00 E
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