On this day in 1611 - January 28th - Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius was born.

Johannes Hevelius studied sunspots, produced a lunar chart, discovered several comets, and compiled an important star atlas. He was one of the most influential astronomers of the 17th century.


Mona Evans
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