19th-Century Astronomer Used Science Fiction to Imagine Mars

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19th-Century Astronomer Used Science Fiction to Imagine Mars
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The article explores 19th-century astronomer Camille Flammarion's imaginative and scientific visions of Mars, highlighting his blend of astronomy, science fiction, and philosophical ideas about the red planet as a potentially ancient and advanced world, reflecting broader societal hopes and curiosity about extraterrestrial life.

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