# William Lewis Elkin

> William Lewis Elkin was an American astronomer known for his detailed work measuring parallaxes and for pioneering work in meteor photography. He served as director of the Yale University Observatory from 1896 to 1910.

*American astronomer (1855-1933)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1855-04-29
- **Died:** 1933-05-30
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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