ROSSITER, R. A.Professional Astronomer Born: 1896 |
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| Famous for: Director of Lamont-Hussey Observatory1928 – 1952 Summary: He chose the name “Lamont-Hussey Observatory” in honour of Prof. Hussey. He alone made 5 534 discoveries of double stars and 23 814 measurements. During his last two years of Directorship he composed a “Catalogue of Southern Double Stars“, which was published in 1955, in memory of Prof. Hussey. He did not return to the USA and died in Bloemfontein, after retirement in Natal. He was director of Lamont-Hussey Observatory from 1928 to 1952 and oversaw its construction as well. |
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| History: . Career: 1928 – 1952 Director of Lamont-Hussey . Personal: |
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Link to the Telescope Manufacturers. |
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Link to the Main Bibliography Section and more information about Sources. |
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| Remaining Artifacts: . Bibliography: Moore, P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, p (General Source) Smits, P., A Brief History of Astronomy in Southern Africa. (Unpublished) . By Rossiter: |
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| Related Internal Links: Lamont-Hussey Observatory. |
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Source: A.S.S.A. Symposium 2002: Paper 05 Penning:
The Lamont-Hussey Observatory 1927- 1974
Source: A.S.S.A. Symposium 2002: Paper 05 Penning:
The Lamont-Hussey Observatory 1927- 1974