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Author: Michael E. Bakich

Today in the History of Astronomy

Dec. 27, 1571: The birth of Johannes Kepler

Observing

Michael’s Miscellany: Observing Lists

Today in the History of Astronomy

Nov. 9, 1939: The birth of Carl Sagan

Today in the History of Astronomy

Nov. 8, 1656: The birth of Edmond Halley

Today in the History of Astronomy

Oct. 22, 2137 B.C.E.: An eclipse darkens skies over ancient China

Today in the History of Astronomy

Oct. 2, 480 B.C.E.: A eclipse causes a retreat

Today in the History of Astronomy

Sept. 18, 1965: Discovery of Comet Ikeya-Seki

Science, Solar System

Mars’ underground preserves its ancient past

Today in the History of Astronomy

Aug. 18, 1868: Helium is discovered

Today in the History of Astronomy

Aug. 2, 1133: A total eclipse is misremembered

Observing

Explore the wonders of the constellation Andromeda

Today in the History of Astronomy

July 28, 1851: The first photo of a total eclipse

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