| RefNo | AP/4/13 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Unpublished drawing, 'The present appearance of Saturn with its belt' by [Charles] Messier |
| Date | 29 May 1776 |
| Description | Drawing of Saturn cut from a letter by Messier and pasted onto a sheet with notes by [John Hyacinth de] Magellan, remarking that Messier reported that the best time to observe Saturn is in twilight.
Subject: Astronomy
Drawn by Messier in Paris [France] and sent to Magellan. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5568 | Messier; Charles (1730 - 1817) | 1730 - 1817 |
| NA8072 | Magellan; John Hyacinth de (1722 - 1790) | 1722 - 1790 |