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Word: opiuchi (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1923-1923
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Usage:

...message received at the University Observatory from the Reverend Joel H. Metcalf of Portland, Maine, announces the discovery of a comet by him on May 7 in the constellation Opiuchi, near the star Alpha Opiuchi. The comet was of 9th magnitude, much too faint to be seen without a telescope, and was moving slowly. It appeared round and brighter on the southwest side...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DISCOVERY OF COMET REPORTED | 5/9/1923 | See Source »

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