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Sextant the Sextant

Constellations·Mar 16, 2021·1:59·pending

About this Episode

A barren constellation south of Leo, introduced in the 1680s by the Polish astronomer Hevelius. It commemorates the instrument he used for observing star positions.

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Martin Lunn

Host

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John Smith

Host

J

Jan Heweliusz

Guest

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