The Heavens (Chapter 4)

Jesuit astronomer Buenaventura Suarez, stationed at the Guarani missions of San Ignacio Mini and Loreto during the early 18th century, demonstrated exceptional skill in surveying and astronomical instrumentation. His expertise was recognized when he was tasked with resolving a land dispute between the missions in 1722. Suarez's proficiency extended to crafting his own astronomical tools, as highlighted in his book Lunario de un siglo. The study contrasts Suarez's work with that of another Jesuit missionary, Mascardi, providing insight into the advanced astronomical practices employed by Jesuits in South America during this period.

de Asúa, M. (2014). 4 The Heavens. Science in the Vanished Arcadia, 211–258. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004256774_006