William Lewis Elkin
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William Lewis Elkin (April 29, 1855 – May 30, 1933) was an American astronomer known for his detailed work measuring parallaxes and for pioneering work in meteor photography. He served as director of the Yale University Observatory from 1896 to 1910.
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William Lewis Elkin | |
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Born | (1855-04-29)April 29, 1855 |
Died | May 30, 1933(1933-05-30) (aged 78) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Strasbourg |
Awards | Lalande Prize (1908) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Yale Observatory |
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