Alvan Clark

American astronomer and artist (1804-1887) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 83

Alvan Clark was an American astronomer and telescope maker.

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$Alvan Clark Refractor Telescope at Lowell Observatory$ Alvan Clark Refractor Telescope at Lowell Observatory

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