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Mars's moons explained
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View of the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, M31).
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Michael Faraday (L) English physicist and chemist (electromagnetism) and John Frederic Daniell (R) British chemist and meteorologist who invented the Daniell cell.
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Nicolaus Copernicus. Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published, forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun centered) universe. Coloured stipple engraving published London 1802. De revolutionibus orbium coelestium libri vi.
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Mars rover. Mars Pathfinder. NASA. Sojourner.
10 Important Dates in Mars History
Planet Earth and lunar moon from space
Where Did the Moon Come From?
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Arrangement of the phases of the moon in total eclipse with Blood Moon
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The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.
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Malayan Leaf Frog - Megophrys nasuta
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Close-up of ostriches (Struthio camelus) necks and heads; location unknown.
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Asaph Hall: References & Edit History

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First paragraph modernization. Mar 11, 2024
Anniversary information added. Nov 18, 2023
Anniversary information added. Oct 11, 2023
Add new Web site: ConnecticutHistory.org - Biography of Asaph Hall. Jun 05, 2015
Add new Web site: National Academy of Sciences - Biography of Asaph Hall. Jun 05, 2015
Media added. May 19, 2008
Added new Web site: U.S. Naval Observatory - Asaph Hall and the Moons of Mars. Jun 12, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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