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THE STAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
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61 CYGNI
THE STAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
In the newly released History of the Universe in 21 Stars (and 3 Imposters), the star 61 Cygni has been revealed to be the smoking gun in our understanding of the cosmos
Written by Giles Sparrow
61 CYGNI: THE FLYING STAR
TIMELINE OF THE DISCOVERY OF 61 CYGNI
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