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Isaac Roberts

Welsh astronomer (1829–1904)

  • Fame50.2
  • Momentum4.1
  • Wikipedia1.2K
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Lived 1829–1904, aged 75
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    18 languages
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  • Era
    1829–1904
    Aged 75
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-07-01

Isaac Roberts was a Welsh engineer and businessman best known for his work as an amateur astronomer, pioneering the field of astrophotography of nebulae. He was a member of the Liverpool Astronomical Society in England and was a fellow of the Royal Geological Society. Roberts was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1895.

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