"The Trouvelot Astronomical Drawings Manual" by E. L. Trouvelot is a late 19th-century scientific work presenting a collection of astronomical drawings made across fifteen years, illustrating celestial phenomena observed through powerful telescopes. Intended to offer readers detailed depictions of celestial objects alongside scientific explanations, the manual opens by detailing the author's experience and the initial exhibition of the drawings at the United States Centennial Exhibition. Trouvelot highlights the accuracy and artistic elements of his illustrations, describing his methods and the instruments used during his observations, intending to educate readers about celestial wonders like the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and meteor showers displayed in the manual's rich collection.
The Trouvelot astronomical drawings manual
By E. L. (Etienne Leopold) Trouvelot
Journey through the cosmos with meticulously crafted drawings of the Sun, Moon, planets, and more, all captured through the lens of a dedicated 19th-century astronomer.
Summary
About the AuthorÉtienne Léopold Trouvelot was a French artist, astronomer and amateur entomologist.
He is noted for the import and release of the spongy moth into North America. The spread of the moths as an invasive species has resulted in the destruction of millions of hardwood trees throughout the eastern United States.
Étienne Léopold Trouvelot was a French artist, astronomer and amateur entomologist. He is noted for the import and release of the spongy moth into North America. The spread of the moths as an invasive species has resulted in the destruction of millions of hardwood trees throughout the eastern United States.
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