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Universe O Association T association R association OB Association Herbig-Haro object Star Star cluster X-ray source Galaxy Solar system Cosmic microwave background Quasar Planet Constellation Black hole Radio source Intergalactic medium

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Viktor Ambartsumian

Viktor Ambartsumian

Armenian astronomer

Nicolaus Copernicus. Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published, forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun centered) universe. Coloured stipple engraving published London 1802. De revolutionibus orbium coelestium libri vi.

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