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Andrew Ainslie Common

British astronomer (1841-1903) · Scientists · Died at 61

Andrew Ainslie Common FRS (1841-1903) was an English amateur astronomer best known for his pioneering work in astrophotography.

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Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society1884
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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1841 to 1903 · aged 61