Leslie Comrie
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Leslie John Comrie FRS[1] (15 August 1893 – 11 December 1950) was an astronomer and a pioneer in mechanical computation.
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Leslie Comrie | |
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Born | (1893-08-15)15 August 1893 Pukekohe, New Zealand |
Died | 11 December 1950(1950-12-11) (aged 57) |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Alma mater | Auckland University College |
Known for | Ephemeris calculation automation |
Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society[1] |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
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