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“Indeed, King Louis XIV of France, confronted with a revised map of his domain based on accurate longitude measurements, reportedly complained that he was losing more territory to his astronomers than to his enemies.”

Quote by Dava Sobel

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Dava Sobel is a renowned science writer known for her engaging and accessible科普 works. Born on June 15, 1947, Sobel graduated from Harvard University with degrees in astronomy and physics. Her books, which span a variety of scientific fields from astronomy to medicine, have gained widespread popularity. more

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