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noun • German mathematician and astronomer who made accurate measurements of stellar distances and who predicted the existence on an 8th planet (1784-1846) | ||||||||
| 39% | 15 | German mathematician and astronomer who is known for his work on celestial mechanics and for his precise measurements of star positions and motions | ||||||
noun • German mathematician and astronomer who made accurate measurements of stellar distances and who predicted the existence on an 8th planet (1784-1846) | ||||||||
| 39% | 10 | Ancient Greek astronomer who compiled the first known star catalog | ||||||
noun • Greek astronomer and mathematician who discovered the precession of the equinoxes and made the first known star chart and is said to have invented trigonometry (second century BC) | ||||||||
German Astronomer Who Was The First To Measure The Distance To A Star Crossword Clue
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