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Johann Franz Encke, 19th century German astronomer. Artist: Unknown

Johann Franz Encke, 19th century German astronomer. Artist: Unknown

1-157-527 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Johann Franz Encke, 19th century German astronomer. Encke (1791-1865) proved that the comet of 1818 had already been observed in 1786,1795 and 1805. It has since been known as Encke's comet.

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  1. Johann Encke: German: Astronomer
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  1. Engraving
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  1. Portrait
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3507x2984
File Size : 30,659kb

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  1. 001884
  1. 001884
  1. 0460000283
  1. 1-157-527
  1. 1157527
  1. 283
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