Sagan
Americannoun
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Carl (Edward), 1934–96, U.S. astronomer and writer.
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Françoise Françoise Quoirez, 1935–2004, French novelist.
noun
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Carl ( Edward ) 1934–96, US astronomer and writer on scientific subjects; presenter of the television series Cosmos (1980)
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Françoise (frã̃swɑːz), original name Françoise Quoirez . 1935–2004, French writer, best-known for the novels Bonjour Tristesse (1954) and Aimez-vous Brahms? (1959)
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Among the higher-profile entries are “Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes,” a portrait of the Who guitarist and songwriter, and Nanette Burstein’s “Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff,” about the astronomer and science communicator.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
It made him appreciate the delicacy of life on our planet in the way astronomer Carl Sagan once did when speaking of the Pale Blue Dot photograph.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
When Bad Bunny or Taylor Swift announce a tour, Sagan jumps into action, setting up American’s flying schedule to help fans get to shows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
“I’ve never watched more sports in my life than in the last year,” Sagan said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
He cast horoscopes for the Duke of Wallenstein, as he had done for Rudolf II, and spent his final years in a Silesian town controlled by Wallenstein and called Sagan.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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