Paul Henry (1848–1905) and Prosper Henry (1849–1903) were French opticians and astronomers known as the “Henry brothers” (Henry Frères).
**They successfully took the first, detailed photographs of Saturn in 1885** at the Paris Observatory, using a 13-inch photographic refractor they developed.
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Those Henry brothers took a pretty good first photo
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Really should have an image from Cassini. JWST is great, but we have sent robots there!
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Everyones always talking about the jupiter photo taken around then vs now, but ive never seen this one get any attention! Good post OP.
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Paul Henry (1848–1905) and Prosper Henry (1849–1903) were French opticians and astronomers known as the “Henry brothers” (Henry Frères).
**They successfully took the first, detailed photographs of Saturn in 1885** at the Paris Observatory, using a 13-inch photographic refractor they developed.
Those Henry brothers took a pretty good first photo
Really should have an image from Cassini. JWST is great, but we have sent robots there!
Everyones always talking about the jupiter photo taken around then vs now, but ive never seen this one get any attention! Good post OP.
Imagine seeing this in 1885
Why are the rings glowing like that