Asaph Hall

noun

Meaning

A 19th-century American astronomer best known for his discovery of the Martian satellites.

Examples

Asaph Hall spent many nights observing the night sky at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
The discovery of Phobos and Deimos remains the most significant achievement of Asaph Hall.

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Asaph Hall

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪsəf hɔːl/

Definition

A 19th-century American astronomer best known for his discovery of the Martian satellites.

Examples

Asaph Hall spent many nights observing the night sky at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
The discovery of Phobos and Deimos remains the most significant achievement of Asaph Hall.

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