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On July 30, 1610, the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei became the first to observe rings around the planet Saturn. Here's why it matters centuries later.
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On this day in space! July 30, 1610: Galileo sees Saturn's rings for the 1st time
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On July 30, 1610, the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei became the first to observe rings around the planet Saturn. Here's why it matters centuries later. On this day in space! July 30, 1610: Galileo sees Saturn's rings for the 1st time
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