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Galileo

Historical astronomer referenced in lunar discussions.

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First appearance: The Romance of the Moon

Galileo shows up with force in The Romance of the Moon. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned for his early telescopic observations of lunar mountains and his estimate of their height.
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Galileo first appears in 0004 the romance of the moon.

In The Romance of the Moon: Mentioned for his early telescopic observations of lunar mountains and his estimate of their height.

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  • Referenced astronomers and engineer
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Michel Ardan’s confident, visionary rhetoric is suddenly challe…

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