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Today in the History of Astronomy

Sept. 27, 1918: The birth of Martin Ryle

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Today in the History of Astronomy

July 15, 1943: Birth of Jocelyn Bell Burnell

Today in the History of Astronomy

April 21, 1994: The discovery of exoplanets

Today in the History of Astronomy

Feb. 24, 1968: Discovery of pulsars is announced

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Sept. 27, 1918: The birth of Martin Ryle

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