Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 16 August 2021
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Question 1: In 1750 French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille set up an observatory in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, where he did what?
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B
Discovered the planet Uranus
Observed nearly 10,000 southern stars
C
The observatory was burnt down before he could do anything
D
Made wine