The astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini passed away at age 87, impressive.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Italian astronomer, engineer and mathematician who was the first to notice the division of the rings on Saturn and discovered four of the planet’s satellites. The Cassini Division, a 4,800-kilometer gap between rings A and B around Saturn, is named in his honor.
His career in astronomy got started when he accepted a position at a Panzano observatory, where he worked with amateur astronomer Cornelio Malvasia beginning in 1648.
He rejected Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity due to faulty results from his own experiments.
How did Giovanni Domenico Cassini die?
| Cause of death | N/A |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 87 years |
| Profession | Astronomer |
| Birthday | June 8, 1625 |
| Death date | September 14, 1712 |
| Place of death | Paris, France |
| Place of burial | N/A |