Sic Itur ad Astra
Anon
Genre: | News-Commentary, Drollery |
Subjects: | Astronomy, Scientific Practitioners, Politics, Observatories |
Regards Dominique F J Arago's decision to resign as director of the Observatoire de Paris rather than swear an 'oath of fidelity' to Louis Napoleon, as proof that Arago does not recognise Napoleon's 'lucky star'. | |
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