John Goodricke
English amateur astronomer · Netherlands · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1764 to 1786 · aged 21
John Goodricke FRS was an English amateur astronomer. He is best known for his observations of the variable star Algol in 1782.
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Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1764 to 1786 · aged 21
