Mercury Rotation1889
Schiaparelli reports that Mercury appears to rotate once in about 88 days, suggesting synchronous rotation with its orbital period.
Historical person
Giovanni Schiaparelli Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Giovanni Schiaparelli, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Italy.
1 records1889–18891 events0 places
Chronological biography
1889
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