Charles Messier1764
Cataloges Andromeda as object M31 and incorrectly credits Marius as the discoverer despite it being visible to the naked eye
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Cataloges Andromeda as object M31 and incorrectly credits Marius as the discoverer despite it being visible to the naked eye
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