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German Astronomer Who Was The First To Measure The Distance To A Star Crossword Clue
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BESSEL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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BESSEL
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "BESSEL" which means:
- noun
- • German mathematician and astronomer who made accurate measurements of stellar distances and who predicted the existence on an 8th planet (1784-1846)
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