van Ghent H.

VANĀ  GENT, H

Professional Astronomer


In brief :
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Summary:
One of the Leiden Astronomers that came to the UnionĀ  Observatory. His main task was to find and study variable stars.

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Instruments:

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Franklin Adams Telescope

Sources:

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Bibliography:
Smits, P., A Brief History of Astronomy in Southern Africa. (Unpublished)
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Related Internal Links:
Johannesburg Observatory.