| 17 August 2017 |
International
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Astronomy
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Neutron-star merger sends gravitational waves
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| 17 August 2017 |
International
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Astronomy
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Multiple telescopes follow one cosmic event
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| 17 August 2017 |
International
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Astronomy
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A gamma-ray burst accompanies the merger
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| 17 August 2017 |
International
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Astronomy
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Multi-messenger astronomy records GW170817
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| 17 August 1877 |
United States
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Astronomy
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Asaph Hall discovers Phobos
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| 17 August 1877 |
United States
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Astronomy
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Mars's second satellite is recorded
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| 17 August 1877 |
United States
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Astronomy
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Phobos is found closer to Mars
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| 17 August 1877 |
United States
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Astronomy
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The Martian system becomes a three-body subject
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