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Today in the History of Astronomy

June 8, 1625: The birth of Giovanni Cassini

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June 7, 1992: The Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer launches

Today in the History of Astronomy

June 6, 1980: The asteroid impact theory

Today in the History of Astronomy

June 5, 1819: The birth of John C. Adams

Today in the History of Astronomy

June 4, 781 B.C.E: A great eclipse in China

Today in the History of Astronomy

June 3, 1948: Hale Telescope dedicated

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June 2, 1966: Surveyor 1 lands on the Moon