Glass, I. S. (Ian S.)
Nicolas-Louis De La Caille, astronomer and geodesist / I.S. Glass.
This is a comprehensive biography of one of the greatest and most careful observational astronomers of all time. Nicolas-Louis De La Caille mapped the southern sky and named many of the constellations. In addition, he contributed to geodesy, navigation, and celestial mechanics.
La Caille, Nicolas Louis de, 1713-1762.
Astronomers -- France -- Biography.
Astronomy -- Observations -- History -- 18th century.
Geodesy -- Observations -- History -- 18th century.
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