Citation
Alternate Title(s): Annus climactericus
Publication Location: Gdansk
Year: 1685
Item Location
Exhibit: Controversy over the Comets
Section: Comets
Summary
In astrology, a “climactic year” marks a turning point, a moment of greatest risk. The preface explains that 1679 was Hevelius’ climactic year, for in that year his observatory burned. Fire destroyed manuscripts, books and instruments, including his sextant. He was 67 years old. After his death six years later, his wife Elisabeth published the star catalog and celestial star atlas.
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Theme(s): Astronomy, Women and Science, Scientific Instruments
Geographical Region(s): Europe, Poland
Resource Type: Book
Chronological Period: 17th century
Resource Type: Book