John A. Eddy
American astronomer (1931-2009) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78
John Allen "Jack" Eddy was an American astronomer. He studied historical sunspot records, and popularised the name Maunder Minimum for the sunspot minimum which occurred in the late 17th century.
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2009 · aged 78
