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In the two previous chapters, we learned about the astronomical targets of the measurements of Gaia. We also mentioned some of the scientific mysteries that scientists hope to solve with the help of this satellite, and stressed their importance for Astronomy and Astrophysics.
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Bernardi, G., Vecchiato, A. (2019). History of Astronomy at a Glance. In: Understanding Gaia. Springer Praxis Books(). Praxis, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11449-7_4
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