Angelo Secchi
Italian astronomer · Italy · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1818 to 1878 · aged 59
Angelo Secchi was an Italian Catholic priest and astronomer from the Italian region of Emilia. He was director of the observatory at the Pontifical Gregorian University for 28 years. He was a pioneer in astronomical spectroscopy, and was one of the first scientists to state authoritatively that the Sun is a star.
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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
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Italy
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Deceased
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Lived 1818 to 1878 · aged 59
