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François Arago remembered on anniversary of his death
Original: French mathematician and astronomer François Arago, who died OTD in 1853, discovered polarized light from the tail of th
Anniversary posts mark the death of French mathematician and astronomer François Arago, who died on this day in 1853. Arago is credited with discovering polarized light in the tail of the Great Comet of 1819, among many contributions to optics and astronomy. The mention is tied to travel content about Paris and megaliths in France, where Arago is commemorated.
Why now: The date marks the anniversary of Arago's death in 1853, prompting remembrance posts.
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- French mathematician and astronomer François Arago, who died OTD in 1853, discovered polarized light from the tail of the Great Comet of 1819 https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/franc e/paris-megaliths/?s=mb # travel # France # science · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 3
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