Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cassini
noun
kuh-sin-ee
Definition
Cassini refers to a surname of notable astronomers and scientists, most commonly associated with Giovanni Domenico Cassini, an Italian-French engineer and astronomer known for his work in the field of planetary science and celestial mechanics.
Examples
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini discovered four moons of Saturn.
- The Cassini spacecraft provided unprecedented data about Saturn and its rings.
- Many scientific terms related to astronomy bear the name Cassini.
Meaning
The term ‘Cassini’ is often used to refer to scientific discoveries, missions, or concepts related to the works of Giovanni Domenico Cassini.
Synonyms
- None (specific to the historical name)
