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December 29, 1720

Maria Margaretha Kirch, German astronomer and educator (born 1670)

Maria Margaretha Kirch

Maria Margaretha Kirch was a German astronomer. She was one of the first famous astronomers of her period due to her writing on the conjunction of the sun with Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter in 1709 and 1712 respectively.

December 29

December 29 is the 363rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; two days remain until the end of the year.

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Maria Margaretha Kirch, German astronomer and educator (born 1670)