Astronomer who first observed Saturn's rings Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 30, 2019 · 54-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 30, 2019 · 54-Across · 7 letters
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Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars; demonstrated that different weights descend at the same rate; perfected the refracting telescope that enabled him to make many discoveries (1564-1642)
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