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appendages that he could not explain, but
unlike the other planets; the Milky Way
composed of a multitude of separate stars.
His fame flew over Europe like magic,
and his discoveries were much discussed–
and there were many who refused to believe.
Cosmo de Medici induced him to migrate
to Florence to carry on his observations.
He was received by Paul V., the Pope, at
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