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Jean Baptiste Fortin or Jean Nicolas Fortin - who was the author of the Atlas céleste de Flamstéed?

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In 1776, a remarkable celestial atlas was published in Paris with the title Atlas céleste de Flamstéed, whose author is given as "J. Fortin". Until now, it was very often assumed that the author was the instrument maker Jean Nicolas Fortin (1750-1831). We show on the basis of his death certificate and several other indications that the author was the globe maker Jean Baptiste Fortin (1740-1817). We also provide brief biographies of both individuals, an annotated bibliography on their lives and works, and references to archival materials. - This is a rough English translation of "Jean Baptiste Fortin oder Jean Nicolas Fortin - wer war der Autor des Atlas céleste de Flamstéed?" (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366593463).

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