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In 1664, who discovered the fifth star in the Trapezium, an asterism (mini-constellation) in the constellation Orion?
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In 1664, who discovered the fifth star in the Trapezium, an asterism (mini-constellation) in the constellation Orion?

A.

George Willis Ritchey

B.

Giordano Bruno

C.

Johannes Kepler

D.

Robert Hooke

Correct option is D

In 1664, Robert Hooke discovered the fifth star in the Trapezium, an asterism (mini-constellation) in the constellation Orion
 First suggested that Jupiter rotates on its axis.
 His detailed sketches of Mars were employed in the 19th century to work out that planet’s rate of rotation.
 In Micrographia (“Small Drawings”) he included his studies and illustrations of the crystal structure of snowflakes.

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