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List of astronomers

List of astronomers

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The following is a list of astronomers, astrophysicists and other notable people who have made contributions to the field of astronomy. They may have won major prizes or awards, developed or invented widely used techniques or technologies within astronomy, or are directors of major observatories or heads of space-based telescope projects.

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Notable astronomers

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In alphabetical order:

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

Y

Z

Others who influenced astronomy and astrophysics

The following is a list of people who are not astronomers but made a contribution to the field of astronomy and astrophysics.

See also

References

Citations

  1. [1]
    "International Astronomical Union | IAU". www.iau.org. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  2. [2]
    "E Paper". epaper.thestatesman.com. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Telescopic Alidade". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2024-03-14.

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