Angelo Secchi
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a pioneer in astronomical spectroscopy, and was one of the first scientists to state authoritatively that the Sun is a star
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Born
28 June 1818 Reggio Emilia, Duchy of Modena and Reggio
Died
26 February 1878 (aged 59) Rome, Kingdom of Italy
Nationality
Italian
Fields
Astronomy
Awards
Légion d'honneur, France
Institutions
Observatory of the Roman College
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Italy
Church
Latin Church
Denomination
Catholicism
era
1800+
Ordination
12 September 1847
Rank
Priest