Alden H. L.

Professional Astronomer
In brief :
Famous for:
Director of Yale Observatory..
Summary:
Resident observer / Director of Yale Observatory between 1925 and 1945.
Historical background :
History:
Dr Alden also studied variable stars, asteroids and the satellites of stars. His main focus at Yale was the parallax of stars.When Alden moved back to America he became a council member of the American Astronomical Society between 1946 and 1949.
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Career:
1925 – 1945: Director of Yale Observatory.
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Personal:

Instruments:

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Sources:

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Remaining  Artefacts:
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Bibliography:
Moore, P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, p.112 – 113.   (General Source)
Smits, P., A Brief History of Astronomy in Southern Africa. (Unpublished)
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By Alden:Note: Initials.  Moore:  H. D. Alden.
Smits:   H. L. Alden
Links:
Related Internal Links:
Yale Observatory
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Related External Links:
American Astronomical Society