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Giovanni Domenico Cassini
Giovanni Domenico Cassini (June 8, 1625 - September 14, 1712) was an Italian astronomer and engineer. Cassini was born in Perinaldo, Genoa.
Astronomy
Cassini was an astronomer at the Panzano Observatory, from 1648 to 1669. He was a professor, of astronomy, at the University of Bologna and became, in 1671, director of the Paris Observatory.
Along with Hooke, Cassini is given credit for the discovery of the Great Red Spot (~1665). Cassini was the first to observe four of Saturn's moons; he also discovered the Cassini Division (1675). Around 1690, Cassini was the first to observe differential rotation within Jupiter's atmosphere.
Engineering
Cassini was employed, by the Pope, in regards to fortifications, river management, and flooding of the Po.
Referenced By
Jacques Cassini | List of Italians | List of astronomical topics | List of astronomical topics (N-Z) | List of famous Italian people | List of famous Italians | List of people by name: Ca | Planet Venus | Venus (Planet) | Venus the planet
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