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Today in the History of Astronomy

Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 8, 1942: The birth of Stephen Hawking

Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 7, 1610: Galileo sees four moons of Jupiter

Robotic Spaceflight, Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 6, 1998: Lunar Prospector launches

Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 5, 2005: Eris is discovered

Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 4, 1797: The birth of Wilhelm Beer

Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 3, 2004: Spirit lands on Mars

Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 2, 1959: Luna 1 launches

Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 1, 2019: New Horizons flies by Arrokoth

Today in the History of Astronomy

Dec. 31, 1864: The birth of Robert Aitken

Today in the History of Astronomy

Dec. 30, 2000: Cassini flies past Jupiter

Today in the History of Astronomy

Dec. 29, 1888: The Andromeda Galaxy is photographed

Today in the History of Astronomy

Dec. 28, 1882: The birth of Arthur Eddington

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