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“Cuando dirigimos nuestra vista al espacio vemos reflejadas en él las múltiples variedades de nuestra naturaleza.”

Quote by Carl Sagan

Book:Comet
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Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan was an American astronomer, cosmologist, author, and science communicator, born on November 9, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. He is renowned for his profound research into the cosmos and his dedication to popularizing science. Sagan proposed numerous theories about the origin of the universe and life, and he made complex scientific knowledge accessible to the public with his unique perspective and clear, engaging writing style. more

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