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(French Astronomer)
Jean Richer, a French astronomer, is celebrated for his innovative celestial observations and experiments carried out in Cayenne. His work led to major progress in astronomy, notably in calculating the distances between Earth and Mars, as well as between Earth and the Sun. Richer's studies were instrumental in confirming that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, overturning the prevailing idea of its spherical form. This groundbreaking discovery transformed the knowledge of celestial objects and established Richer as a prominent figure in the field of astronomy.
