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French astronomer
- Lived
- 1713–1762
- Country
- France
- Books
- 1
Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille published 1 book, beginning with The Elements of Astronomy (1750).
Updated September 2026
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The Elements of Astronomy
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The Elements of Astronomy (1750)
About Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille
Abbé Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille, formerly sometimes spelled de la Caille, was a French astronomer and geodesist who named 14 out of the 88 constellations. From 1750 to 1754, he studied the sky at the Cape of Good Hope in present-day South Africa. Lacaille observed over 10,000 stars using a refracting telescope.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille FAQ
- How many books has Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille written?
- Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Elements of Astronomy.
- What is Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille's last book?
- The Elements of Astronomy (1750).
- What is Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille's most famous book?
- The Elements of Astronomy (1750) is Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.