The Top Ten Astronomical “Breakthroughs” of the 20th Century
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The progress of astronomy leapt forward when astrophysics was added to its sub-disciplines. The science of astrophysics essentially started in the early 19th century and has advanced at a great pace, especially so in the last century. In fact we might suggest that the 20th century was an epoch of enlightenment, in which our understanding of the Universe was revolutionized. As with many of today’s sciences, we might wonder whether this rate of progress will continue.
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