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Bessel (noun): German mathematician and astronomer who made accurate measurements of stellar distances and who predicted the existence on an 8th planet (1784-1846).

Definition of Bessel

  1. German mathematician and astronomer who made accurate measurements of stellar distances and who predicted the existence on an 8th planet (1784-1846)

    Synonyms: Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel

    Type of: mathematician, astronomer

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