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1612 in Germany

Explore 2 historical events and records for Germany in 1612.

Historical records for Germany in 1612

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December

First Telescopic Description of Andromeda

Marius, Simon · Ansbach · Astronomer · Science / Astronomy

Observes M31 through a telescope and describes its pale central glow, providing the first known telescopic account of the Andromeda object.

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Discovery of Andromeda Galaxy

Marius, Siman · Science / Astronomy

Gives a description of the Andromeda Galaxy based on telescopic observations

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