How Benjamin Franklin Spread Science on 'Supernatural' Solar Eclipses

Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 08:42 in Astronomy & Space

Franklin advanced a scientific – not supernatural – understanding of astronomical events such as eclipses. His satirical character 'Poor Richard' mocked those who bought into astrological predictions.

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