Giovanni Schiaparelli

Mar 14, 1835 - Jul 4, 1910

Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli ForMemRS HFRSE was an Italian astronomer and science historian.

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A new kingdom for astronomy: Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli

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“Mercury on its axis turns like the Moon: One side has lasting day, the other night; One side in everlasting fire doth swoon; While th'other hides forever from the light.”

Giovanni Schiaparelli

Mar 14, 1835 - Jul 4, 1910

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