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Gerald Maurice Clemence

American astronomer (1908-1974) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 66

Gerald Maurice Clemence was an American astronomer. Inspired by the life and work of Simon Newcomb, his career paralleled the huge advances in astronomy brought about by the advent of the electronic computer. Clemence did much to revive the prestige of the U.S. Nautical Almanac Office.

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1975James Craig Watson MedalAward1974Died22 November 19741965Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical SocietyAward1963Captain Robert Dexter Conrad AwardAward1908Born16 August 1908

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