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The Clue

"Sidereus Nuncius" author (7 letter answer)

The Answer

GALILEO

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Notes

The answer GALILEO is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.

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Definition

GALILEO as a noun:

1. (Galileo, Galileo Galilei) = Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars; demonstrated that different weights descend at the same rate; perfected the refracting telescope that enabled him to make many discoveries (1564-1642)