Examples of 'méchain' in a sentence

Meaning of "méchain"

Méchain is a noun often used specifically in reference to Pierre Méchain, a French astronomer known for his discoveries and contributions to celestial cartography

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Delambre and Méchain had discovered that not all meridians were equal.
Some of the errors in the operations of Delambre and Méchain were corrected.
François Méchain works at the heart of nature in the line of Land Art.
This open cluster was discovered in 1781 by Charles Messier 's friend and collaborator Pierre Méchain.
Méchain never set out to observe deep-sky objects.
It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781, and catalogued by Charles Messier four days later.
Méchain then communicated his discovery to Charles Messier, who listed the galaxy in his catalog.
It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781, and catalogued by Charles Messier two days later.
Méchain communicated his discovery to Charles Messier, who listed the object in his famous catalog.
In the end, Méchain came to blame himself-to his eternal shame and torment.
Méchain -- Old bird of bad omen, known for selling only worthless stock.
Pierre Méchain headed the southern expedition, measuring from Barcelona to Rodez.

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