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Jules Baillaud

French astronomer (1876-1960) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84

Jules Baillaud was a French astronomer. Initially assistant astronomer in Lyon (1900-1904) and at the Paris observatory: assistant astronomer until 1925, he went on as astronomer from 1925 to 1947.

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Awards

Prix Jules Janssen1938
Lalande Prize1924
Ladies' award of the Astronomical Society of France

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From 1937 to 1947 he was also the director of the Pic du Midi observatory and directed the Carte du Ciel from 1922 to 1947.

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1960 · aged 84