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Édouard Roche

French astronomer (1820-1883) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 62

Édouard Albert Roche was a French astronomer and mathematician, who is best known for his work in the field of celestial mechanics. His name was given to the concepts of the Roche sphere, Roche limit, and Roche lobe. He also was the author of works in meteorology.

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Knight of the Legion of Honour1863

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France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1820 to 1883 · aged 62