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Benjamin Banneker

George Ellicott loaned Banneker books and equipment to begin a more formal study of astronomy

1788
U.S.

In 1788, George Ellicott, the son of Andrew Ellicott, loaned Banneker books and equipment to begin a more formal study of astronomy. During the following year, Banneker sent George his work calculating a solar eclipse.


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