William Cranch Bond
American astronomer (1789–1859) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about an American astronomer. For the U.S. Representative from Ohio, see William K. Bond.
William Cranch Bond (September 9, 1789 – January 29, 1859) was an American astronomer, and the first director of Harvard College Observatory.
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William Cranch Bond | |
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Born | (1789-09-09)September 9, 1789 |
Died | January 29, 1859(1859-01-29) (aged 69) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Hyperion |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Harvard College Observatory |
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