Henry Kater
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For the Australian politician, see Henry Kater (politician).
Henry Kater FRS, FRAS (16 April 1777 ā 26 April 1835) was a British physicist of German descent.
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Henry Kater | |
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Born | (1777-04-16)16 April 1777 Bristol, Great Britain |
Died | 26 April 1835(1835-04-26) (aged 58) |
Nationality | English |
Awards | Copley Medal (1817) Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1831) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
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