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• Among many sciences, in the development of
  which Lomonosov introduced the essential
  contribution, astronomy takes one of the most
  prominent places. The main result of astronomical
  research of Lomonosov is the discovery of Venus's
  atmosphere.

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• He improved the construction of reflecting
  telescope (today this construction is called the
  system of Lomonosov Herschel) and created "night
  visual tube" allowing to see distant objects in
  deep twilight.

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• Lomonosov introduced into circulation tens of
  scientific terms from the field of astronomy,
  many of which are still used today, such as the
  laws of motion of the planets, the Earth's axis,
  the horizon, the refraction of rays, full moon,
  constellation, atmosphere and others.

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• Over the years, Lomonosov was an active
  propagandist of the doctrine about the existence
  in the universe many worlds like Earth. He
  constantly defended the idea that the celestial
  phenomena obey the same physical laws as the
  terrestrial phenomena. That is why, the laws
  found in terrestrial conditions, can be used in
  the study of other planets.

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• Using his far imperfect instruments,
  Lomonosov watched the sun.
• Achievements of Lomonosov in astronomy are
  marked by assigning his name to a small planet
  and craters on the Moon and Mars.

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