born
died nationality known for |
Charles Messier
June 26, 1730 (26/6/1730)
April 12, 1817 (12/4/1817) French Discovering 20 comets, the Messier Catalogue |
Carl Sagan
November 9, 1934 (9/11/1934)
December 20, 1996 (20/12/1996) American Writing 600+ papers on science, popularising astronomy, writing/narrating "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage" |
similarities
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They were both astronomers.
They were both fascinated with space and astronomy. They both wrote something related to astronomy. They are still remembered today. |
differences
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Messier lived in the 1700s and the 1800s.
Messier died in his sleep. Messier discovered comets and created the Messier Catalogue. Messier died at age 87. |
Sagan lived in the 1900s.
Sagan died of pneumonia. Sagan wrote papers and books on science and wrote and narrated a TV show. Sagan died at age 62. |