William Henry Pickering

Astronomer

1858 – 1938

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Who was William Henry Pickering?

William Henry Pickering was an American astronomer, brother of Edward Charles Pickering. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1883.

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Born
Feb 15, 1858
Boston
Also known as
  • William H. Pickering
Siblings
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Died
Jan 17, 1938
Jamaica

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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