Secchi

American  

[sek-ee, sek-kee] / ˈsɛk i, ˈsɛk ki /

noun

1. Pietro Angelo 1818–78, Italian Jesuit and astronomer.

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Example Sentences

Caeleb Dressel, who set the world record back in 2021, was second in 51.62 with France's Clement Secchi third in 52.45.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

And although Be stars have been known for about 150 years -- having first been identified by renowned Italian astronomer Angelo Secchi in 1866 -- until now, no one has known how they were formed.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023

“There is really no stick here; it is all carrot,” Secchi said.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2022

The researchers measure the clarity of the lake by lowering a 10-inch-wide white disk, known as a Secchi disk, into the water and marking at what depth the disk remains visible.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2022

Father De Vico and Father Secchi were driven from Rome by the Revolution of 1848, but were brought back to continue their work just as soon as it was possible.

From The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time by Walsh, James J.