William Peck

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1862 – 1925

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Who was William Peck?

Sir William Peck FRSE FRAS was a Scottish astronomer and scientific instrument maker. He was the director of the Edinburgh City Observatory from 1889 until his death.

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Born
1862
Castle Douglas
Lived in
  • Edinburgh
Died
1925

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on July 23, 2013

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