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Henry Draper

American physician and astronomer (1837-1882) · United States · On the map · Doctors · Died at 45

Henry Draper was an American medical doctor and amateur astronomer. He is best known today as a pioneer of astrophotography.

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United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1837 to 1882 · aged 45