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View of the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, M31).
Astronomy and Space Quiz
Michael Faraday (L) English physicist and chemist (electromagnetism) and John Frederic Daniell (R) British chemist and meteorologist who invented the Daniell cell.
Faces of Science
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.
All About Astronomy
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Galaxy clusters like Abell 2744 can act as a natural cosmic lens, magnifying light from more distant, background objects through gravity. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope may be able to detect light from the first stars in the universe if they are gravitationally lensed by such clusters. (astronomy, space exploration, galaxies)
How Fast Is the Universe Expanding?
Planet Earth and lunar moon from space
Where Did the Moon Come From?
solar eclipse, sun, moon, astronomy, space
How Do You Tell the Difference Between Total, Annular, Solar, and Lunar Eclipses?
Arrangement of the phases of the moon in total eclipse with Blood Moon
9 Celestial Omens
1 July 2002: The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) satellite reveals a massive solar eruption more than 30 times the Earth's diameter. The eruption formed when a loop of a magnetic field over the surface of the Sun trapped hot gas.
6 Questions About the Sun Answered
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. August 28th 1963
Was Martin Luther King, Jr., a Republican or a Democrat?
Planet Earth and lunar moon from space
Where Did the Moon Come From?
President Barack Obama signs the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans Executive Order in the Oval Office, July 26, 2012
What Is an Executive Order?
Abstract vector hi speed internet technology background
History of Technology Timeline
magic 8 ball
Where Did the Idea for the Magic 8 Ball Come From?
jeans, denim, pants, clothing
Why Do We Say “A Pair of Pants”?
The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.
What If the President Is Impeached?

John Flamsteed: References & Edit History

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First paragraph modernization. Mar 04, 2024
Anniversary information added. Dec 27, 2023
Anniversary information added. Aug 15, 2023
Invalidated site: MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive - Biography of John Hadley. Mar 23, 2021
Add new Web site: The Galileo Project - Biography of John Flamsteed. May 04, 2017
Add new Web site: British Broadcasting Corporation - Biography of John Flamsteed. Dec 21, 2012
Media added. Jul 09, 2008
Added new Web site: MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive - Biography of John Hadley.
  • Gaurav Shukla
 Nov 23, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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