Philippe Loys de Chéseaux
Philippe Loys de Chéseaux was a Swiss astronomer born in 1718. He is best known for his work in observational astronomy and for his contributions to the study of comets. Chéseaux was particularly interested in the movement of celestial bodies and made significant observations that helped advance the understanding of the night sky.
In addition to his astronomical work, Chéseaux was also a member of the Royal Society and contributed to various scientific discussions of his time. He published several papers, including those on the nature of light and the behavior of stars, which influenced future generations of astronomers. Chéseaux passed away in 1751.