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E. M. Antoniadi born, 1870 (d. 1944).
Eugène Michel Antoniadi (1 March 1870 – 10 February 1944) was a Greek astronomer. He became a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society on 10 February 1899, and in 1890 he became one of the founding members of the British Astronomical Association (BAA). In 1892, he … Continue reading →
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Charlotte Emma Moore Sitterly (September 24, 1898 – March 3, 1990) was an American astronomer. She is known for her extensive spectroscopic studies of the Sun and chemical elements. Her tables of data are known for their reliability and still … Continue reading →
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Julio Garavito Armero (January 5, 1865 – March 11, 1920) was a Colombian astronomer. Born in Bogotá, he was a child prodigy in science and mathematics. He obtained his degrees as mathematician and civil engineer in the Universidad Nacional de … Continue reading →
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