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1959 in United States

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Historical records for United States in 1959

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Rapid Rotation of Andromeda Nucleus

Lallemand, Andre · Lick Observatory · Astronomer · Science / Astronomy

Detects rapid rotation in the compact nucleus of M31 with colleagues, evidence later understood in the context of a massive central black hole.

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