Secchi
Americannoun
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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
"Ethanol is not a substitute for gasoline; it is a complement to them," Secchi told Grist, referencing the fact that gasoline and ethanol are blended.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2023
“There is really no stick here; it is all carrot,” Secchi said.
From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2022
Madame Scarpellini, the Roman astronomer, renowned for her works on shooting stars, whom the author had the honor of visiting, in company with Father Secchi, Director of the Observatory mentioned above.
From Astronomy for Amateurs by Welby, Frances A. (Frances Alice)
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