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William Herschel observes Mars
The 18th and early 19th century German-born British astronomer Sir William Herschel observed Mars's poles and noticed that they grew and shrank over the course of a year. Herschel correctly concluded that Mars has seasons, though he was wrong about Mars having inhabitants and a substantial atmosphere.
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