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Sagan is a term that originates from the Slavic languages, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia and can refer to various concepts depending on the context, but most commonly it relates to 'star' or 'sky'. In astronomy they can be associated with Carl Sagan, an American astronomer and science communicator who played a pivotal role in popularizing space exploration through his work as a scientist and author. Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934. He earned his Bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Chicago and later pursued his Master's degree at the University of California. His groundbreaking contributions include being part of NASA's Mariner 2 mission to Venus and serving as director for Cornell University's Laboratory for Planetary Studies. One of Carl Sagan's most notable works is "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage," which aired in 1980 on PBS. This documentary series aimed to explore the universe through its history, structure, evolution, and potential future while making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience. The term 'Sagan' has also been used as an asteroid name - (1658) Innesella/Sagaen - discovered by Russian astronomer Nikolai Stepanovich Chernykh in 1971; however this connection may not directly relate to Carl Sagan himself but rather shares similar origins due to both names referencing celestial bodies. In addition to its association with astronomers like Carl Sagan or asteroids named after him or related terms such as stars/skies.